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Mike Peich I picked up a number of 4 x 6 George Burke photographs that, according to my quick check of players/teams, were taken in the thirties. They're wonderful poses, and very crisply photographed. All the photos have the Burke stamp on the back, and they all have a letter/number code that, I was told, represents Burke's filing system. Although I'm uncertain how to grade them, the photos appear to be in Vg+ to Ex condition.
I have a number of questions that I hope someone on the board can help me resolve.
1. Is there a standard guide or history of Burke that will give me information about his work?
2. What is the difference, if any, between the black and purple versions of Burke's stamp?
3. How does one grade photographs of this vintage?
4. What is an avergae price (I know that condition will dictate it) for a common player? HOFer?
I look forward to learning more about this very talented man and his work.
Cheers, Mike