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The T205 set consists of 221 cards, which include many variations and short prints. The set consists of three different leagues: the
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T205 cards were issued with 17 different backs, representing the 11 different brands of cigarettes/tobacco with which the cards were issued. Due to the same card having different backs, there are actually far more than 220 "different" T205 cards.
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are made up of 12 cards printed with noticeably different and more detailed borders. The cards measure 1-7/16" x 2-5/8" which is considered by many collectors to be the standard tobacco card size.
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With a little effort the set can be completed minus the most difficult cards to obtain, the elusive
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