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fkwClinton, thanks for the info from the catalog. I knew you were just passing along info you found.
I understand the subject matter thing, but I cant see how they can say a "ca.1913-15" and then say if it has a "Post 1917" stampbox its a fake. They say the AZO (2up 2down) is "Post 1917" while other sources say "1910-1930" and "1918-30". Its common practice on postcards and even baseball cards to use photos that are 3,5,10,15+ years older than when the card was made. There is a AZO postcard with the exact same design that shows Ruth in a Boston uniform, obviously an older photo was used than the ca.late 1920s ones on the other (Ruth Yankees) postcards and Yankee Team photo.
The only 2 postcards the catalog pictured that would throw up red flags are the Mantle related ones, but those arent AZO postcards, they are "EKKP".
The "EKPP" (sic) they mention is really "EKKP", and they say its from 1920-30's, but 2 other sources say its was used for 46+ years (1904-50's).
Its all interesting, thanks for the info.
PS I also have the 7-F card but mine is blank back.
Also another info page....
http://reviews.ebay.com/Real-Photo-Postcard-Identification-amp-Dating_W0QQugidZ10000000000005830?ssPageName=BUYGD :CAT:-1:LISTINGS:1>