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brian pSorry Todd to jump all over you on this--we all collect in different ways. As a type collector, it makes sense that you would want to be sure that they are the correct size. And I didn't mean to lump you in as an investor--ohhh, they are a squirelly type with sharp, pointy teeth.
As far as an angle cut, that seems to me to be less common among Zeenuts. I do have one 1926 that measures about 1/32" different between top and bottom and it doesn't appear trimmed, so it is possible. Although I am no printing expert, couldn't the blades cutting these card from top to bottom become slightly out of line, causing an irregular cut? If there are variances in width size, couldn't there also be some issues with the blade alignment?
Just thoughts,
Brian