Post a Stupid Question - Prewar 101

[Sean]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

I see a lot of T206 Polar Bears with tobacco staining. Is this a common trait or just a coincidence? Were they packed differently than other issues? Also, why are American Beauty borders so thin?

AB borders are thinner than other T206 because the cigarette packs that they came in were more narrow than the other packs.

[mooch]

what is a pre rookie card and who decides it?

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by Sean

AB borders are thinner than other T206 because the cigarette packs that they came in were more narrow than the other packs.

Thank you, Sean. Makes sense.

Makes me wonder if T206 PSA 8s also came in smaller packs.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Sean

AB borders are thinner than other T206 because the cigarette packs that they came in were more narrow than the other packs.

There is still some debate about the American Beauty cigarette packs, as it appears there were some that were possibly wider. The following thread from awhile back discusses some possibilities, and has images of American Beauty packs.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ghlight=beauty

Brian