stagedoorjohnny

The process and chemistry of making newsprint versus freesheet is so different. Depending on when that test was done, the brightness on that Springhill Offset was either 83 bt., 86 bt., or what it is today, 90 bt. Offset standards have changed through the years. In comparison, newsprint today is 59-60 bt. And back as recent as the 1970's, it was 56 bt. That is a huge difference in brightness and the amount and types of chemicals used in the process to "whiten" the sheet are very different. I understand the acidity, but there are lots of differences in composition besides that and I can't imagine them not having an impact. Can you get a ratio? I don't know, perhaps. But in order to get one, you have to test the newsprint and the coated groundwood. And if you do that, you have a much better answer regardless of the freesheet test. Are there any tests out there on newsprint and/or coated groundwood? How about those two grades from samples manufactured in the 1940's or 50's? The grade standards were a little different then, so it could make a difference within similar grades. Either one of those I would love to see. But even those wouldn't be a "be all end all" because of all the variables involved. But I'd rather slice and disect that one.

I see where you are coming from. But a groundwood sheet is so much different from a freesheet, I don't think you could equate the results with anything. They are completely different types of paper by nature and manufacturing process.

Absolutely. And also how the uncoated groundwood reacts with the cover, not just seperately.

A basic chemistry lecture would do you wonders and the lab so much more............ yeah, you the man! Although I do not agree with ImageMask's delivery, he is right. This assumption is 100% inaccurate. All the information being delivered here sounds great to the ears. But the only thing that is relevant is information and testing on newsprint, (uncoated groundwood) which is the insides of the comic book and if you want to include the cover, coated groundwood. Tests on anything else and any other paper grades mean little or nothing to this discussion.

Springhill Offset is a freesheet, contains no groundwood.

Great book. (thumbs u I love the patriotic Uncle Sam covers as well.

That's a really nice pick up, congrats! One of my favorite early Supes.

I can't let a Timely guy have the nicest Supes 14 around these parts.

i like it alot too, but being a timely guy i'd have to get chicago in there, and i really like pennsylvania's as well. Chicagos. Win, I'll make you change your tune in a couple weeks.

Don't pigeon hole yourself like that, Richard. We all know you are well beyond this. We've seen some of your books posted here and you are truly a funny book aficionado. Or as we call it around these parts... a big friggin' geek.

Richard, where do you find these wonderful funny books? Very nice.

Beauiful book, Richard. That is definitely one of the tougher books in the run.

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That is BEAUTIFUL. Allentown is one ped that I do not currently own but would love to. Congrats!

One of my favorite Flessel covers of all time. And is there a better way to see it than the Church copy? Just amazing.

That is just a ridiculous set of books, especially in that condition.

No problem. Hey, that's part of the game. Just watch your back the next time a pedigreed Timely comes up for auction. The shoe will be on the other foot!

A recent pick up. Man... I just love Central Valleys.

Man, do I love this book. Richard, every time you post this one I feel compelled to highlight it. This and the Fighting Yank #6.

Great book! Congrats, all of them are beauties.

All great books, Richard. I had to highlight this one, though. A Rockford Timely with that kind of page quality definitely deserves another look.

Very nice, Richard. #3 has always been my favorite of the early Supes.

Not too many people have. That is arguably the toughest issue in the run.