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These reproduction calendars continue to appear on ebay, with minimum bids of anywhere from 99 cents to 200 dollars. The artwork on the reproduction is very nice, and if you purchase one in the $5 to $10 range, it is a reasonable alternative to the original calendar if you are just interested in the artwork. The reproduction calendars being sold for $150 or $200 are grossly misrepresented as originals. Frequently the REAL perpetual calendars can be purchased for less than those prices. Don’t be fooled by dealers who are either ignorant of their stock or deliberately misleading.
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The artwork on the reproduction is remarkably good, but it is still a fake. The original, in addition to the obvious cardboard date cards, is beveled around the border and has a cardboard backing. These were manufactured by the Donaldson Art Sign Co. in Covington, KY. The reproduction has a rolled metal border and no cardboard backing.
Bill Pollard
