Question about T-213's

[Donavon]

Originally Posted by canjond

Jeremy,

Coupon packs are extremely scarce. The one pictured above dates to the 1930's so was not actually used in card distribution. I have only seen one original Coupon pack from the correct time period. It belongs to Jim Shaw but is pictured on my website, here:

http://baseballandtobacco.com/t213.htm

Jon,

I was told 1927 according to the tax stamp. Would that be correct?

[canjond]

Originally Posted by Donavon

Jon,

I was told 1927 according to the tax stamp. Would that be correct?

It could be. I don't quite recall off the top of my head when cellophane was first used. Note that from 1918 until 1931, tax stamps did not have a “Series of” date printed directly on the stamp, itself. Rather, overprints were sometimes used. As a general rule of thumb, if a cigarette pack does not contain a “Series of” date or overprint, it will, in all likelihood, date from 1918-1931.