Thanks for the replies--very useful information.
I am interested in knowing more about the cards that had a separate coat of gloss applied. Specifically, the T212-2s are known for the crazing or light wrinkling throughout. Is that a flaw in the gloss that causes problems in the stock, a problem with the stock itself or the gloss itself? None of the above?(it's really hard to pick up in a scan or I'd show one)
Here are two Gimbel's cards that are typical of that set where light colored backgrounds are found, and below them two other m101-4s that have a different ad back. Note how the Gimbels have a "cloud-line" appearance in the sky that is actually some sort of effect on either the gloss or the photo--this is only found on Gimbels of the various m101-4s. Any clue what caused this?
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