T205 Cobb thread

Wite3 · #1 12-25-2009, 03:18 PM

I have either owned or seen the following Ty Cobbs...I track backs pretty carefully and only add to the list the backs I can confirm...

American Beauty Green
Hassan Fact. 30
Honest Long Cut
Piedmont Fact. 25
Piedmont Fact. 42
Polar Bear

I think this list is likely complete (but I have been surprised before).

Joshua

Brian Weisner · #2 12-25-2009, 06:18 PM

I agree with Josh.... I haven't seen Cobb with any other backs, and I also track them. Be well Brian

buymycards · #3 12-25-2009, 08:48 PM

Thanks for the info. It is interesting that the Cobb back set may be complete at 6 of the 17 possible. I don't think that the T205 set has been as thoroughly analyzed at the T206's, but I would be interested to find out why the other brands didn't use Cobb's image.

Thanks again for everyones input.

Rick

hank_jp · #4 12-25-2009, 09:30 PM

I had a Cobb Blank Back for many years which I listed in REA's May 2009 auction [Lot 316 - page 137] The designation was Authentic Printing Incomplete [Back]. This is a hannd cut card, considered by some to be a "Proof" and it is most likely a unique example.

If the winner of this item ever tires of it .... let me know.

Hank Levy

cfc1909 · #5 12-26-2009, 09:13 AM

I know the winner of that card and doubt you will ever see it again. I was also shocked at the hammer on that card.

Leon · #6 12-26-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfc1909

I know the winner of that card and doubt you will ever see it again. I was also shocked at the hammer on that card.

At around $1500 that card should have gone for several multiples of that, imo.....I was focused on other things, too bad.

Abravefan11 · #7 12-26-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hank_jp

I had a Cobb Blank Back for many years which I listed in REA's May 2009 auction [Lot 316 - page 137] The designation was Authentic Printing Incomplete [Back]. This is a hannd cut card, considered by some to be a "Proof" and it is most likely a unique example.

If the winner of this item ever tires of it .... let me know.

Hank Levy

Here's the link for the card mentioned above.

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/.../2009/316.html

barrysloate · #8 12-26-2009, 11:20 AM

It's interesting that Cobb is unknown with a back as common as Sweet Caporal. Anyone have a theory why?

Wite3 · #9 12-26-2009, 11:45 AM

Barry,
Many commons are unavailable with Sweet Cap. Although this back is plentiful, not all cards come with that particular back. The t205s were printed in different print runs and as I complete back checklists (and Brian W. as well) you start to see patterns. The Cobb follows a pattern that a few other cards follow as well (Barger full b, bender, kroh, etc.)...it is safe to assume that these cards were on the same print run with Cobb and the sheets were printed this way. Some of the other short prints are like this. One day, I hope to have a complete enough picture of the backs to put together a comprehensive list (like Ted for the t206s) but there are still a lot of holes in the set (ask Rawn, it took us years to find the theoretical Carrigan with a Polar Bear back!).

Hope this helps a bit.

Joshua

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