Photo id help

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Posted By: John E

I asked for some help with id-ing this photo in the pickup thread that has since been locked. Is it just a repro, or do I actually have something here?

Any ideas would be appreciated.

It measures 8x10" with a glossy finish and has a blank back.






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Posted By: Steve

Hi

I suggest you re do the title so the resident photo expert can see it.


It appears to be a 1910's type photo of Walter Johnson to me.


A few guys here are experts. They should be able to help.

I don't think it's a repro,


Steve

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Posted By: John E

Thanks for the response Steve.



I assume that since nobody else has followed up that Steve hit the nail on the head.



I was thinking that if it was period, it might be some type of premium.



Anyone have any idea on value? Its not really something that I collect, so I have no clue.

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Posted By: Chris Counts

My guess is that the photo was printed long after Johnson's career ended. If I search on eBay for a specific Hall of Famer's photos, I often come across 8x10 B&W glossies with virtually the same font in white used for the player's name, and they rarely are selling for much. I'm guessing the photo came from the 1950s. I don't believe it's a modern print.

I hope I'm wrong and you have a vintage photo ...

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Posted By: John E

I want to apologize. I didn't follow the same advice I would have given, which to check Ebay. This appears to a popular print given the number available. Mine definitely wasn't produced yesterday, as the paper has some age to it. It is, however, likely a reprint from the same negative these came from...







http://tinyurl.com/6m4mqr


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