Another idea to ponder
My opinion for what it's worth:
All the true Ps on all three cards seem to have a flattening on the outer edge of the SE portion of the loop.
On the graded card, the first "P/altered R" does not seem to exhibit this outer edge flattening. Coupled with what looks like the bottom of an R leg on this card, I would favor the altered R option.
On the second image, the first "P/altered R" looks more like the loop in the other P. Despite the mess below the P loop, this card looks more Shappish than Sharpish to me. It almost looks like someone tried to make the first P into an R, because they knew that was Bud's name, and then someone tried to remove it to recreate the variation card.
I have absolutely no hands on experience with the Shappe variation.
The third image is clearly a Sharpe. I have two Sharpes but I am visiting family now. I will check them upon my return to see if the true Ps have the outer edge flattening. Interesting question.
Frank
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