To Restore or Not Restore ??

[bigfanNY]

I bought this 11x14 Photo / poster a couple years ago from a board member and have always liked it. Started a wall with my 1905 W601's of the Giants and A's and this from 1913 would look great next to them if it was cleaned up. My question is given the costs of conservation and restoration is this a reasonable candidate? Over the years I have collected mostly cards and this is just out of my wheelhouse so would welcome feedback from Photo collectors.
Thanks Jonathan

[FourStrikes]

IMHO, no...it's just stains, not major paper loss, etc...it still presents well.

that's my opinion, it's NOT my photo...I have numerous photos with similar "damage", but they still look good (to me, that is) as is; again, that's JMO.

another example: a CJ Cobb w/ stains that still presents well would lose tremendous value / integrity of the card, as issued, but it's still a highly sought after CJ Cobb.

it's your collection, and IF it works for YOU and future resale value isn't a concern, I say go for it!

once again, JMO


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[Luke]

To me it looks great as is. I would be really happy to matte, frame and display is exactly as it is.

But like anything else, only you can decide if the cost of removing/diminishing the stain is worth it to you.

[bbcard1]

Just be careful with it.

[BeanTown]

Jonathan I think it looks great and don't mess with it. Todd, that's the perfect Christmas gift to give which doesn't break the bank!

[bigfanNY]

Yes as a couple fans of Christmas story have noticed it is of Italian extraction.