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removing an inked date stamp

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FFB

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

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shadroch

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

 

But date stamps aren't defects according to CGC.

Let me rephrase the question-Does anyone know if CGC considers it restoration. foreheadslap.gif

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KingOfRulers

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

 

I disagree. The date stamp is just like any other defect, except very minor. Its just like peeling off a piece of "schmutz" that's on the book. You're not altering the book positively--you're simply taking something negative away.

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

 

I disagree. The date stamp is just like any other defect, except very minor. Its just like peeling off a piece of "schmutz" that's on the book. You're not altering the book positively--you're simply taking something negative away.

 

So, using a solvent to clean ink off of a book isn't restoration?

 

Anyone else agree? screwy.gif

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

 

I disagree. The date stamp is just like any other defect, except very minor. Its just like peeling off a piece of "schmutz" that's on the book. You're not altering the book positively--you're simply taking something negative away.

 

So, using a solvent to clean ink off of a book isn't restoration?

 

Anyone else agree? screwy.gif

 

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Not unless I lost all my faculties and became a gibbering eedjit. tongue.gif

 

(And why can't you say id!ot anymore?????????? 893whatthe.gif)

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KingOfRulers

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

 

I disagree. The date stamp is just like any other defect, except very minor. Its just like peeling off a piece of "schmutz" that's on the book. You're not altering the book positively--you're simply taking something negative away.

 

So, using a solvent to clean ink off of a book isn't restoration?

 

Anyone else agree? screwy.gif

 

Ink isn't "schmutz". You can't just take it off by hand. Ink is embedded in the paper fibers. They are very different. gossip.gif

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

Where is the stamp? I personally hate date stamps but would never try and remove one on a valuable book. Any solvent that removes the date stamp ink would have an effect on the covers inks as well. Naptha is good for a solvent bath but it will take some of the gloss away and will not completely remove the stamp. I tried this on an old beat up Hulk 174 I had just to see if it could be done. The naptha removed a lot of the dirt and the whites look much whiter when I was done but the book lost some of its gloss and the date stamp, while less visible was still there.

 

I would consider it restoration since the date stamp was not present when it rolled off the presses.

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

The act of solvent cleaning is considered restoration (it's irrelevant as to whether the solvent was used to remove a date stamp, a pen scribble, or olive oil).

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

 

I disagree. The date stamp is just like any other defect, except very minor. Its just like peeling off a piece of "schmutz" that's on the book. You're not altering the book positively--you're simply taking something negative away.

 

So, using a solvent to clean ink off of a book isn't restoration?

 

Anyone else agree? screwy.gif

 

Ink isn't "schmutz". You can't just take it off by hand. Ink is embedded in the paper fibers. They are very different. gossip.gif

 

Then what the hell was your point in the post that I was responding to? makepoint.gif

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

 

I disagree. The date stamp is just like any other defect, except very minor. Its just like peeling off a piece of "schmutz" that's on the book. You're not altering the book positively--you're simply taking something negative away.

 

So, using a solvent to clean ink off of a book isn't restoration?

 

Anyone else agree? screwy.gif

 

Ink isn't "schmutz". You can't just take it off by hand. Ink is embedded in the paper fibers. They are very different. gossip.gif

 

Then what the hell was your point in the post that I was responding to? makepoint.gif

 

I think he's debating himself.

 

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KingOfRulers

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

 

I disagree. The date stamp is just like any other defect, except very minor. Its just like peeling off a piece of "schmutz" that's on the book. You're not altering the book positively--you're simply taking something negative away.

 

So, using a solvent to clean ink off of a book isn't restoration?

 

Anyone else agree? screwy.gif

 

Ink isn't "schmutz". You can't just take it off by hand. Ink is embedded in the paper fibers. They are very different. gossip.gif

 

Then what the hell was your point in the post that I was responding to? makepoint.gif

 

I can't explain it in any form that is more simple. Its only a few sentences... foreheadslap.gif

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removing an inked date stamp

I'd leave it.

I use to be a date stamp hater but now I sort of like them, at least on the oldest books (pre '65).

Unless it was one of those huge store stamps, then just sell it and upgrade.

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

 

I disagree. The date stamp is just like any other defect, except very minor. Its just like peeling off a piece of "schmutz" that's on the book. You're not altering the book positively--you're simply taking something negative away.

 

So, using a solvent to clean ink off of a book isn't restoration?

 

Anyone else agree? screwy.gif

 

Ink isn't "schmutz". You can't just take it off by hand. Ink is embedded in the paper fibers. They are very different. gossip.gif

 

Then what the hell was your point in the post that I was responding to? makepoint.gif

 

I can't explain it in any form that is more simple. Its only a few sentences... foreheadslap.gif

 

If this is the best you can do, I do not have high hopes for this book you're writing. poke2.gifyay.gif

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KingOfRulers

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Is it possible,and is it considered restoration.

I'm interested in comments on a stamped date,in particular.

 

If you use the right solvent, sure it's possible.

 

Is it restoration? Of course it is. You're removing a defect/returning the book to its original, pre-stamped state.

 

I disagree. The date stamp is just like any other defect, except very minor. Its just like peeling off a piece of "schmutz" that's on the book. You're not altering the book positively--you're simply taking something negative away.

 

So, using a solvent to clean ink off of a book isn't restoration?

 

Anyone else agree? screwy.gif

 

Ink isn't "schmutz". You can't just take it off by hand. Ink is embedded in the paper fibers. They are very different. gossip.gif

 

Then what the hell was your point in the post that I was responding to? makepoint.gif

 

I can't explain it in any form that is more simple. Its only a few sentences... foreheadslap.gif

 

If this is the best you can do, I do not have high hopes for this book you're writing. poke2.gifyay.gif

 

Well, if you can't understand that basic compiling of sentences then you were doomed to never read my book anyway. The book requires at least 1st grade reading skills...sorry. I didn't want to make it an more simplistic. confused-smiley-013.gif

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King, you busy man, your writing a book also? plus opening your own comics store and trying to get a job at CGC, yay.gif you young kids, you seem to have an endless supply of energy, if only more of Americas youth had your go get em attitude, Canada would be a better place confused-smiley-013.gif

 

 

 

Scott

 

 

 

Stick to football my good man, it's obvious your restoration knowledge pales in comparison to the King poke2.gif

 

 

You can't beat anyones professional opinion when it contains the words "schmutz" & "imbedded" thumbsup2.gif

 

 

Let's hope that Schmutz, Alex Smith imbeds the football into the hands of Bryant this weekend against the Bolts and the "rebuilding" 49ers win their 3rd and go an even .500 893applaud-thumb.gif

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Scott

 

 

 

Stick to football my good man, it's obvious your restoration knowledge pales in comparison to the King poke2.gif

 

 

You can't beat anyones professional opinion when it contains the words "schmutz" & "imbedded" thumbsup2.gif

 

Dude, I seriously laughed out loud when I read that part. laughing.gif

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