Brooklyn CDV

[oldjudge]

One other question, if this is an 1865 CdV why is there no revenue stamp on the back of the mount? To finance the Civil War, between August, 1864 and August, 1866 photographs were taxed, requiring a revenue stamp to be attached and cancelled on the back of the photograph.

[yanks12025]

Could you find a Williamson mount and glue a photo to it?

[oldjudge]

Williamson was a very popular photographer at the time. The answer is yes.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

Could you find a Williamson mount and glue a photo to it?

That was addressed in post #213, and possibly earlier posts.

[teetwoohsix]

I was thinking about testing fibers- and I'm not a forensic examiner or anything- but I think this can be done without damaging the piece. I don't know what it costs, but when I look at my cards under a loupe, the corners have little strands that you can't really see to well with the naked eye. In fact, some of the fibers strands break off on their own, and will be loose in the TPG holder.

This piece is older than a T206, so I thought maybe it would be similar? You may be able to test the fibers without damaging the piece if this is the case. Unless you need a whole bunch, that is. If you only need a couple of small fibers, I don't see it doing much damage.

Sincerely, Clayton

[yanks12025]

Sorry missed that post.

[wonkaticket]

Troy would you be willing to let a psychic see the item?

[oldjudge]

If the psychic knows somthing about the binders used in 1865 that would be welcome.

John-I assume from your comment that you are not a potential bidder

[wonkaticket]

Jay, very neat item just no not my cup of tea no bidding from me. Besides its going to be like 100k right?

My comment wasn't a comment on the item just more making light of another test we can add to the mix.

I do think many good questions have been raised. If I was a serious bidder on this I would have my discussion with Troy or his bosses offline as to what I would need to feel comfortable at this point. If he gave me any more reasons to doubt the item beyond what was discussed here I would pass and not bid. I may share that here as we'll.

I can only assume from you and Corey's doubts/concerns you guys aren't keen or going to be bidding on this item right?

Cheers,

John

P.S. The psychic wont know anything either. LOL