1956 White Backs?

mrmint23

Does anyone know anything about these..ie card stock, surface, size?

Thanks

bbcemporium

Kirk, long time no see. The '56 white back from #108 and higher (not sure where they start numerically exactly) have a glossier finish and can be spotted without even looking at the back of the card. I've never noticed a size variation. These cards typically sell for a premium.

mrmint23

Thanks for the help

earlycalguy

believe they start at 101 and run through 180

PowderedH2O

I've got white backs from the first series, so I know they run in the low numbers as well.

packCollector

101-180 sell for a premium.

The 1st series white backs are as common as the grey backs and sell about the same. some people prefer the grey backs in the 1st series because the print is typically much sharper and the white backs are more muted

bobbyw8469

Here is one I just sold, so I know that the low numbered cards had white backs as well.....

mrpeanut39

In the 1st series 1-100, white backs are predominant. Not sure on a percentage, but you probably won't pay much of a premium for gray backs in the 1st series. The 2nd series 101-180 on the other hand, gray backs are much more predominant. Again, without any evidence I'd hate to place a percentage on it, but I'd say it's at least 5 to 1 gray back to white back. Stars especially (Mantle, Mays) will command a premium in white back. Personally, I prefer the gray backs. The white backs tend to have a "dirty" look in my eyes.

mrmint23

Thanks for the help...I picked up a white back mantle that looks like it is cracking on the surface around a few edges.