Heritage Memorabilia

[Runscott]

Ben, I'm still envious of you winning that photo.

I had great plans for it

[JeremyW]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Ben, I'm still envious of you winning that photo.

I had great plans for it

I think that is what they refer to as "feng shui"?

[Runscott]

Let's ruin that.

[scgaynor]

The Cobb photo is outstanding, but I am confused as to how it received a "Type 1" designation.

It is my understanding that a "Type 1" photo was made from the original negative, which is how I have used the term.

However that particular print was made from a copy neg, which you can tell because of the white marks in the corners. Those white circular marks are where the original photo was tacked down while a mounted camera was used to take a photo of it to produce an additional negative. Sometimes you will see about a 1/4" wide white line where instead of a tack, they used as a long fastener to secure the original photo. I had a book at one time that showed the process. I am guessing based on the type of paper that it was printed at the time, just from a copy neg instead of the original.

I don't have the book handy that describes how PSA determines "types" of photos, but I would think that it would be something other than a "type 1". Maybe there is no classification for a print made from a copy neg. Maybe they just assume that anything that is printed directly from a negative is "type 1". It seems like there should be some distinction though.

I am not trying to rain on anybody's parade that has photos like this, as I have seen other similar ones that are described as "type 1" sold as such, I just don't understand how they get that designation.

[David Atkatz]

The explanation is simple, Scott: The PSA grader had no idea whatsoever what those white circles are. Just another example of the total lack of knowledge and experience of PSA "professionals."

[GrayGhost]

Interesting. Hopefully Henry or someone can come on and explain the designation. Scott's explanation sounds feasible, but again, to me, its just a great OLD PHOTO.

Runscott: I think u need to adjust the second photo. Imaginary wall stuff is great, but I'd be afraid someone would sit on that Random Sol White guide, I think that's what it is

[scgaynor]

Henry just wrote me an email with a really good explaination. I am just waiting to get his approval to post it. Once I hear back from him, I will provide the information.