01-15-2015, 06:08 PM
That is a good suggestion, but the "dirt" and "grime" are clearly ink that was printed onto the paper. It has that look, superficially, of something that has been worn and aged, but when you touch it, the paper is crisp and completely unworn. Turn it over and it is apparent that there is no wear at all.
Moreover, the flag itself is pristine. If the front of the paper were aged from exposure, as you suggest,then the part of the flag against which the tag rested would show the same wear and age. It doesn't.
It has the same look as if an old piece of paper were copied in a printer. The tears, creases and age are transferred as an image.
Maybe it is authentic, but I have developed a very skeptical eye in this hobby.
Moreover, the flag itself is pristine. If the front of the paper were aged from exposure, as you suggest,then the part of the flag against which the tag rested would show the same wear and age. It doesn't.
It has the same look as if an old piece of paper were copied in a printer. The tears, creases and age are transferred as an image.
Maybe it is authentic, but I have developed a very skeptical eye in this hobby.
