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Copy T205 Dynamic List

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In 1911, the American Tobacco Company released one of the more distinctive looking sets ever produced.  The T205 set stands out in part for its gold flaked borders placed around the card.  There are 208 different cards in a complete set. Card design is based on the league the player was in.  For National League teams, a lithograph featuring the player from the shoulders up appears on a plain background with a facsimile signature.  For American League team, the lithograph appeared with a baseball diamond.  Bats, mitts, and baseballs were added below the image, along with a banner containing the players last name and team.  Backs contained one of 11 possible advertising brands.  Of note, 12 minor league players were also included in this set. The set is known for containing many errors and variations.  One of the most valuable variation cards, Hoblitzel (no stats), appears in this set.  The T205 set is also heavy on Hall of Famers, with Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, and Cy Young all being featured.  The gold borders are highly susceptible to cracking and wear.  High grade examples are tough to come by for this reason. 

Copy of T205 Gold Border

1911 T205 Gold Border Tobacco Baseball Card Guide

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