I'm thinking of taking on Gum, Inc.'s "G-Men & Heroes of the Law" as my next TCDB project. It is a massively complicated series (R60) that contains three different sets with one set containing 8 different print groups. The series is skip-numbered, covers multiple years, and contains numerous variations.
We have one of the sets listed on TCDB. It is listed without any of the variations and in reviewing the scans that are posted, I notice that we have have a mixture of series/variations posted that are technicaly not the correct card.
Before I start meadling with this set, I thought I would I ask the TCDB community if anyone had thoughts or opinions on this set.
Here's my semi-educated thoughts on the set:
The (R60) set contains three sets:
- (R60a) Sequently numbered 24 card set that was distributed by Gum, Inc. in 1935.
- (R60b) Sequently numbered 24 card strip-style set (rouletted/perforated edges) that was distributed in 1936. It is unclear if this set was produced as a promo by Gum, Inc. or if it is was produced as an unliscensed copy (common in that era)
- (R60c) Skip-numbered set of 168 cards distributed by Gum, Inc in 1936-37. This set was produced in 8 different print runs whith numerous variations. The total card count (with variations) is 240+.
My questions at this point:
- Do we even mess with what we already have on TCDB? We have the 168 card set listed already, is that good enough?
- Do we list each set seperately or do we create a consolodated checklist? Meaning that there would be at least three variations of cards 1-24.
That's all I have at this point. I'm sure I'll have more as I start researching the set.
For those interested, Chris Watson, the author of the Non-sport Bible, provided a great (albeit slightly confusing) breakdown on the Vintage Non-sport forum.
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-- Chad --