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Permalink Reply by Innuendo on February 5, 2019 at 6:04am

Hi, no this is a reprint of the original. The original was in light blue ink.

Permalink Reply by Innuendo on February 5, 2019 at 10:47am

Jim Hutton showed us this item over 25 years ago. It's possible within that time I might have strewed the ink color in my mind, but I really doubt it. I do recall thinking it was a very unique shade of blue. However, a certain scammer has offered this very same letter for sale in the last few months. His go-to method is reprinting and replicating Freddie items. Looking at this piece, the ink seems too dark to be original. The one Jim showed me was a lighter blue. I know the letter was sold to someone years ago, but my gut still says this is a reprint. Unless it has a solid provenance that can be traced back to Jim himself (and I do know who owned it at one point), I wouldn't trust it. Please private message me with futher details, friend.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2019 at 10:40am

The answer appears in your images for one thing. It is a print as noted; click for full image and in negative. Look at the ink deposits. In time you will develop an eye for reading the surfaces of ink and paper - sometimes through a really good proper scan. In hand is always preferred. Here we can see the ink is deposited unnaturally just from the unaltered scans you posted.

Permalink Reply by Innuendo on February 5, 2019 at 10:52am

Greatly appreciated, Eric! Looks like the old gut was right. PS I hope you're back in good spirits (I saw your post a while back about needing to step away). Hope all is well

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2019 at 11:00am

Hey there, thank you :) Working on it. Will be better ;)

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2019 at 11:04am

You are most welcome. I am happy to help.

Permalink Reply by Innuendo on February 5, 2019 at 11:08am

Always happy to help when I can. Spanish wine? My ears perked up lol. I sent you a message a few hours ago about this item, I'm hoping to hear back from you about that. I have I feeling I know exactly who is behind this item and many others.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2019 at 11:12am

As did mine! :)

Permalink Reply by michelle on February 5, 2019 at 11:46am

how do you know it is a girl BlackB?

Permalink Reply by Innuendo on February 5, 2019 at 12:01pm

Michelle, check your messages when you get the chance. Thanks

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on February 5, 2019 at 11:38am

Such generosity! PM sent but the thanks is truly in helping folks save money!

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on February 5, 2019 at 11:41am

I appreciate your generous offer although I'm just happy that I could help out. Members here help me all the time. We never stop learning. Good karma!