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Posted By: Frank

Hi

I have a couple of items that I can't identify and I was directed here for help. They are 8" by 11.5" color pictures or drawings (one Mike Kelly Boston the other Delahanty Phila). On the bottom is printed Old Judge Cigarettes Goodwin and Co New York. I was told they are based on the N173 Cabinets (except in color).

They are on a heavy paper that has the feel of old wallpaper and have glue on the back. They appear quite old or else someone went to a lot of trouble to make them look old.

I've had these since the 80s. At that time I was told by one dealer that they looked authentic and may have been applied to cases of Old Judge Cigarettes. Another dealer took one look and said they were fake.

Has anyone seen items like these or heard of reprints or fakes of this type of item?

My email is franker01@aol.com. I have pictures that I can send if anyone is interested.

Thanks for any help!