Posted By:
Aaron Patton
Paul,
As an academic, I would expect nothing less (length). Your knowledge (as well as other board members, ex. Al S. & Rhett Y) has been absolutely indispensable in my pursuit of the hobby. Thank you.
You answered what I was getting at. In my limited exposure to the hobby, I haven't handled many W&H pinbacks post-WWII. I wondered, based on your comments regarding techology (and now your historical perspective), whether the paper had been added to the CC back.
Perhaps giving you a nudge....A guide on fantasy pieces, repros, etc. al. would be great. As an excitable collector, I have the propensity to overlook the more obvious tell-tale signs that a piece is "not-original". As a novice, PM10s (Mantle/Maris) are a little tricky, with the wide variances of texts, color, etc. Also, count me among those who, when seeing back rust/oxidation, feel more confident about a pick-up. Your account of the Speaker pinback proves I should adjust my thinking a bit.
I suppose part of the hobby "experience", is, quite literally, the actual "experience". My knowledge of cardboard runs circles around that of pinbacks. Undoubtedly, time will even things up a bit. A "what to look for" tutorial/repro catalogue would be a fantastic companion compendium to your book. (Respectfully omitting smiley)
Thanks Professor, Board