T210-7 & 5 Printing Oddity & Question

[Michael Peich]

I acquired Cantwell and Bivens (middle) in the recent REA auction. Cantwell, with its uneven borders, appears to be hand-cut, and I suspect that Bivens may be as well, especially with the uneven cut at the top border.

It is also interesting that neither card appears to have had the protective finish applied to it resulting in a flat printed surface devoid of the gloss that characterizes T210s. The contrast between black/white is not as deep when the gloss finish is not used. (For comparison I’ve scanned a Bivens card with the gloss finish.)

I’m wondering if most hand-cut versions of T210s resulted from reject sheets that did not have the gloss coat applied. Does anyone else have hand-cut/gloss-less examples they could post, or send me privately (mpeich12@gmail.com)?

Thanks for looking and for sharing information.

Cheers,
Mike