1968 Topps Checklist Cropping variations

LarkinCollector

Topic from the 1992 Bowman variations thread, but figured some of the vintage collectors would pass by that one....



<< <i>In my "Dan's Yaz pickups" thread I show 2 variations of his 68 Topps CL, with very clear text differences on the back. Those are commonly known. Some variation chasers claim there are VERY SLIGHT cropping differences in Yaz's headshot on the front, some showing more of the B on his cap and some showing less of the B. This would make for 4 total variations, as each front variation can feature either back variation, and vice versa. But I don't buy it. I only consider there to be 2 different versions of the card. >>



I hadn't really looked into the cropping differences on that card previously, but when I get around to putting that set together I would want all 4. Both of these are from the 192A back version:



It's subtle, but clearly a conscious design change IMHO. I wonder if these were double-printed on that sheet. Let the debate begin

Stone193

I'd be interested to see what Al aka Bishop has to say about this.

IMO, the "go to" guy here on Topps variations.

DanBessette

Al is the one who told me about this front difference. He and some of his compadres agree that there are 4 variations of this card. He has detailed photos and would be better at elaborating than I would.

bishop

I agree on 4 versions.

On another point, there are at least 2 versions of every Topps checklist in each of the 1960s sets. Due I think to fact all were double printed

jmoran19

<< <i>I agree on 4 versions.

On another point, there are at least 2 versions of every Topps checklist in each of the 1960s sets. Due I think to fact all were double printed >>



In general yes except the first series checklist usually.

bishop

JM-agree with your point, but there are at least two variants to the first CL in each of the Topps 60s sets as well