Catalog Original?

Jerry Andrews · 04-04-2011, 08:57 AM

Is this catalog original and how can I tell if it is or not? thanks to anyone who might help, Jerry

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...kerCatalog.jpg

Bill Murphy · 04-04-2011, 09:39 AM

If that is a color picture, the catalog is not original. As I recall, that catalog has a pink cover. Check in TPS for better information.

Dean Romig · 04-04-2011, 10:09 AM

Jerry's picture sure looks like faded pink to me.

Opening Day · 04-04-2011, 10:10 AM

Agree with Bill

Bill Murphy · 04-04-2011, 10:58 AM

I really don't know how to tell the difference. There are so many new repros available now on ebay, I can't keep up. I used to buy all the repros but now there are too many. Jerry, where did this one come from? It's a scarce catalog if it's original.

Bill Murphy · 04-04-2011, 11:03 AM

The ebay picture of the Cornell repro shows a green catalog. I don't know if theirs is green or the correct pink in real life.

Jerry Andrews · 04-04-2011, 12:59 PM

Mine has a pinkish cast. It came from an Estate Auction. I'm doubting it's a fake but I don't know for sure. It has an insert that tells about the automatic ejector. That sheet is greenish. Any other was to tell? Jerry

Opening Day · 04-04-2011, 04:03 PM

Jerry take a look at the staples if they are bright and shiny probably a repo, show some age maybe original. I have seen some repos that are really hard to tell from originals but sometimes the staples give them away. Just a thought. Eric

Jerry Andrews · 04-04-2011, 07:56 PM

Not completely shiny but also not rusted. I'd love to know if this thing is real! Jerry

Bill Murphy · 04-04-2011, 08:09 PM

If you want to, mail it to me and I will lay it beside mine and give you my opinion. However, my (1902?) catalog is not in the best of condition but it is definitely pink like the TPS picture. If I think it is real, I will make you a very fair offer or pay your price if it is for sale. By the way, Jerry, thanks again for the great Syracuse Smith part you sent me.