You're welcome. It's a photo-shadow box, screwed down to the stage of a copy stand. The hinged glass does indeed allow for adjustments, depending...
I use a modified axial lighting setup. It's illustrated below. The Canon Rebel T3 is tethered and controlled by a desktop computer. [IMG]Some...
Great pickup! Indeed it is a Crosby-1A. That is my favorite variety because of the clashing.
If you want, when we get nearer to the show, feel free to send me a PM. Perhaps we could sync up for intros. There's a few other folks I...
That's a nice specimen and all. However, I'd never buy it on ebay as it's marked up in price. Chances are it probably sold from Heritage or...
Thanks Bruce. Appreciate your kind words. I did not attend the Philly show in person, though I did participate in the live auctions virtually....
Disposable latex. One time use. No cross transfer of dirt. 100 count box at Ace for 8 bucks. No brainer. Cotton gloves cross contaminate,...
Thanks for the kind comments folks. I appreciate it. :) As to EyeEatWheaties' questions, I've been pursuing pre-20th century storecard and trade...
Here are a smattering of Civil War Patriotics and Storecards. [IMG] [IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG]
Thanks. Sure, please post, I'd love to see. If you're interested in learning how to attribute Nova Constellatios, this link provides a guide.
You can find all plates here. (Yes, this is my website.)
I concur with Tom. Copy.
I do not do business with GSC.
No more than 12 sheets in a book.
It really depends on the rarity of the specimen. For specimens truly R-7 and above in rarity, a plugged specimen may be the only example one...
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