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John,
I agree with you about deacidification -- I think anyone with a collection
of older posters should have them deacidified to prevent further deterioration
of the paper. But you don't have to back a poster to deacidify it.
While backing a poster that doesn't need it may make it "look better" to
some people, is that alone a proper reason for altering the "original
state" of a collectible? It certainly is not in any other area of collecting.
For instance, refinishing an old antique desk may "make it look better" but it
certainly will lower its market value. When you back a poster you are
seriously changing the original state of the collectible -- something that
in most areas of collecting would be considered anathema. In paper
collecting, we allow some backing when necessary because the
items are made of paper and can get frail over time -- but just because it
is something we allow when necessary doesn't mean people should go
overboard with the concept.
I think Bruce is right on this one.
-- JR
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005
19:23
Subject: [MOPO] Bruce
Hi everyone
I noticed an interesting comment in one of
Bruce Hershenson's descriptions
in his current auction of linen backed
posters. He says:
"Note that it is not common for excellent condition
posters to be
linenbacked. Most often, collectors only linenback posters to
repair
defects."
I would disagree with this. I have had hundreds of
posters backed over the
years that were in excellent condition prior to
backing simply because they
look more impressive on linen. I think this is
certainly true of daybills
but I do know many collectors who routinely have
their collections backed
irrespective of whether the poster is in pristine
condition or not. They
just like the look of the poster on linen. Of
course, a linen backed poster
is also easier to display and frame. I guess
another point in favour of
linen backing is that they are generally
deacidified during the process and
that should certainly be
worthwhile.
I would be interested to hear what you
think.
Regards
John
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