One set that the grading company ignores date of issue is the N172 Old Judges. All labels read 1887, when in fact the cards were issued over a period of four years. But do you think it is necessary for them to learn the different styles so that they could distinguish an 1887 card from an 1888? It would be nice, but I would rather they spent the extra time examining the cards.
I think the Krause Standard Catalog should make every effort to get the years correct, without exception, since collectors use the book regularly as a reference. It wouldn't hurt if the grading companies followed suit, but it may not be as important for them.
Last edited by barrysloate; 02-16-2010 at 07:38 AM.
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