I have two types of Holloway pirate cards that look very similar and am confused about the designation.

I have a set of 18 from a series of 18. They have white backs with blue print.

I also have a few cards that are similar from a series called Pirate Treasure. The cards are smaller and are from a series of 48 and have tabs as if they were from a strip. Cards have gray backs with black print.

Which of the above are the type R110? Are they both Holloway?

Thanks in advance.

There are actually 3 types of Pirate Treasure cards

Type 1: small 1 3/4" x 2 3/4" 48 cards in the set, roulette strip "nubs". Black print on the back
Type 2: bigger 2" x 3" 18 cards in the set, has M.J. Holloway & Co. in the back, also has "nubs" black print on the back
Type 3: also 2" x 3" 18 cards in the set, believe to be an Holloway issue as well, no "nubs" blue print on the back

They are all listed under R110

Ref: Price Guide to the Non-Sports Cards 1930-1960, Christopher Benjamin & Dennis W. Eckes

There is also a set of 18 just like the blue and black printed backs that has red ink on the reverse. I believe that the red backs are the most difficult of any of the Holloway Pirates. I'll post scans of one or two as I get time.

Thanks for the help and information

Regards,

Aaron

Here are some red back examples.