Type 1 versus wire photo help

[SullyV]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

As stated it is a wirephoto. It states as such on the slug on the back. Also, though, I can see the lines on the photo. I am looking at it on my computer, therefor may be seeing things more clearly that those looking at a smaller version on a phone can't see. The lines, for me, are more clearly seen to the right of Ernie Johnson's face (I can see it other places, but that is where it jumped out at me).

If your eyes aren't very good you may need a magnifying glass, but otherwise the lines should be very noticeable while holding the photo in hand.

Here is a different view where you can see it has been developed on glossy photo paper. What you might be seeing to the right of his face are indentations made when writing his name on the back. The photo is also cracked just above that.

[Runscott]

Nicely-done Ben.

What Ben said (which is fact by our hobby) also alludes to why collectors really need to consider why they are acquiring a photo. David Cycleback and I talk about this often, as we both appreciate the actual composition and quality of photos in terms of how they will look when hung on a wall. David has said that if the print looks like it's worth the price to hang on your wall then it doesn't matter if it's Type I, 2, 3, 4 or whatever. Such discussions make it seem absurd to even consider buying a photo that is encapsulated in plastic, or to buy a photo with such a thing in mind.

Photos aren't cards - cards are generally mass-produced pieces of cardboard with inferior-quality images affixed to them (exception being the late 1800's lithos), while photos can be things of absolute beauty. Two different animals - two different ways of thinking. For years I owned a beautiful 8x10 type I Burke photo of Ruth and Claire encased in plastic with a stupid-looking strip of identification at the top. I still kick myself in the butt for not removing it from the plastic and hanging it on my wall with a nice matt and frame. I really did that piece a disservice by selling it.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by SullyV

Here is a different view where you can see it has been developed on glossy photo paper. What you might be seeing to the right of his face are indentations made when writing his name on the back. The photo is also cracked just above that.

That new image doesn't help at all as it has too much glare. As I said, though, I can see lines throughout the image. I just pointed to one spot. The lines are horizontal, this is not due to writing on the back.

Also as mentioned. The slug specifically states it is a wirephoto.

[Jersey City Giants]

anyone have any thoughts to the one I posted above in the link?