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Posted By: davidcycleback

If the image surface is embossed (run your finger across) it's old. If it's smooth, it's a lithograph and more recent. A collector can find printing plates for a variety of products, including magazines, books, advertising, etc, though a new or old example with Ty Cobb's image is rare. It's possible it's a printing plate used to in the making of a publication, like a newspaper, magazine or book. The most common printing plates found are from newspapers.