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Originally Posted by iwantitiwinit
I hate to burst anyones bubble but those initials/stampings could have been added at anytime by anyone in the past 100 years prior to encapsulation. Even the more famous initials might not have been placed on the card by the person known to have placed them on other cards. Anyone can obtain stamping letters and create a set of initials. To me the only thing genuine about any of these cards is the card itself that in my opinion has been defaced and had its value decreased as a result. Obviously this is only my opinion of value but a stamping is not like a signature with characteristics that allow for specific identification.
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It really doesn't matter if Fredrick stamped these cards if he was 9 years old or 70 years old. At one time these cards were part of his collection. The stamp is as good as a signature to me. As far as value, what difference does it make if you find pleasure in collecting them. The only value they had at the time was the fun in amassing and trading them with friends, just like we did in the 60's. Collect what you like, love what you collect.
