1921 Cincinnati Reds Postcard - Experts needed!

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

Picked this one up off of ebay last week and just got it in....This is actually Fritz Coumbe and not "Combs" as the postcard says - wondering if this is from a series or just a one of a kind real photo postcard. The postcard has raised lettering on the bottom border that says "W.H Pennoyer".

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Posted By: davidcycleback

It has the photographer's dry stamp (embossed), which might suggest it was sold. Most real photo postcards don't have the photographer's/studio's name. If it was sold commercially, the photographer would want his name on it.

At the least, it would appear that the postcard is by a professional photographer and not a home made job.

Also, I also wonder if the stamp and "Bill" letter are from the same man.

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

Thanks David....It does appear to be a professional photograph. It looks like the photo was touched up on his left hand.

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Posted By: Rob

i like the handprints on the fence just over his left shoulder.

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Posted By: Dan Bretta

Is it safe to assume that none of the postcard guys in this chatroom have seen this WH Pennoyer stamp on a postcard before???