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Posted By: Corey R. Shanus

In all my many years of collecting I have heard of only two confirmed Piedmont Wagners (the PSA 8 and the one sold several years ago by REA (the Bray example?)) and rumors of a third (back in the 1970's). Yet you say that you have personally seen several that are confirmed 1950's reprints and they are so good that without proper disclosure they could pass as originals. Do you know the people who own these reprints, and if so, do you think they might be willing to share them with the rest of us? It seems to me that if they were not trying to fool anybody that they very well might for the benefit of all share what they have/know.

Also, I'm curious to know your opinion as to whether these 1950's reprints were made from original plates or from duplicate plates. Finally, in another thread you mentioned that the PSA 8 Wagner exhibits certain characteristics that make you believe it is not a period card. What specifically are you referring to?

In asking these questions I do not mean to belittle your views. Rather, until last year I had never even heard rumors of authentic-looking 1950's reprints, let alone an allegation that the PSA 8 example is not a period card, and I'm intrigued to obtain substantiation to what you claim.