I think there have been many type 2s that have gotten very strong prices. Most have been prints from the 30-40 of originals from the teens where likely only 1-2 or no type 1 exists. Why buy a Type 2 of Ruth, when so many nice type 1s are available and many are not ridiculously expensive?
Additionally, I think the photo collecting niche has only really just begun to mature. Cards and autographs have been around forever, but photos only really began to take off 5-10yrs ago. I think once more people join in this collecting field, the Type 1's will start to become scarcer and type 2s will increase proportionally.
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