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Originally Posted by steve B
And expert (DRCY) has already seen high res scans and given his opinion.
Just from the relatively lower res closeups here I can guess at what he saw that made him believe it's actually old.
I believe that with the same scans I'd reach the same conclusion.
From the closeups here, I can only say that I believe it was made using one of the types of typography, either from a carved print block (very much like actual typography) Or from an electrotype plate, a shallower etched form of typography plate.
The details of which one would be readily seen on a high res scan.
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Dankz Steve,
I've been waiting to hear from You...
Your Printing Knowledge has always Enlightened me! (:
Over the years I've Explored David's
Photography educational & teachings through his website.
*Very Cool site David!!!
In the submarine Navy I was my Boats Photographer for some 6 years.
Our Type 18 Periscope was equipped with a 70mm capable of doing Panoramic shots... OMAHA was Designed to transform the pantry into a Dark room Underway... Developed many Cold war items during my time aboard ~
This is an Awesome Piece...
Finding out about it's past is what makes it even Bettar!
And Dankz for the Education Fellars... Truly!!!