...the raw Bates is much better ; I'll have it graded at the next Philly show ; I'll have to hand-carry and babysit the card to make sure the grader is aware of the correct year and type.....The reason for the grade "2" is a short border tear which I missed during my initial pre-submission examination eleven years ago ; Of the eight '37 Type 5's in that submission , only one came back with the correct flip....
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