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1977 Twinkies Proof?
I recently won in an ebay auction 17 different 3 card 1977 Twinkie panels. On the front the black ink is missing. Is this the blackless proof or is it some type of print error that was back doored?
Also, I don't recall seeing any Twinkies cards in 3 card panel form. Besides this recent auction has anyone else seen this? |
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Likely a progressive color proof.
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These were likely printers errors that were back doored by an employee and cut from a larger sheet. From a fellow expert on these they were from the "fourth sheet" configuration if you search previous posts on the subject.
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Agree with Mark here.
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Thank you all for the feedback....I could have argued this either way (proof vs. backdoor). In another recent auction, I picked up these 1979 panels which were offered as proofs due to the five "crosses" each on the front/back and brown print on the back. Whatever either of these panels are (proofs/back door), they have obvious differences.
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Larry,
The 3 card panels may have come from the same source as the original 1975 Hostess Twinkies brown back panels without stains. The original 1975 Hostess Twinkie cards were printed on sheets and various sheets with smudges or imperfections on them were discarded, removed from the trash and sold to a dealer. The dealer purchased the smudged sheets, cut down the sheets into 2, 3, 4 and other sized panels to make it easier to store and ship. His cards were pristine i.e. no oil spots. He told me at the time the printer was experimenting with other color inks in successive years including pink. Just a guess though. Nice cards. |
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