G51
The Bowery,
NYC. Peter Cooper's name just visible on the monument.
The G series of fine, full-color productions
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| This type probably draws most collectors to Rotographs. Faulkner says little more about them than "full color views on smooth paper." The distinguishing feature of so many of these views is a pale blue sky, often with faint white clouds. In other cases there is a golden-orange cast to suggest morning or late afternoon. Unlike the E series, these scenes are sharply outlined with a distinct font in both upper and lower case. |
G51
The Bowery,
NYC. Peter Cooper's name just visible on the monument.
G260a. The Girard Ave
Bridge, Philadelphia
| Not all 'G' cards are views in the usual sense as the following cards show : |
G61b "The Empire State Express"
G177a
Interior of the Chinese Tuxedo, NYC
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This is why Rotographs are not easily located at shows. Dealers understandably file them under categories such as "RR Depots," "Lighthouses," or "Libraries." A subcategory of which collectors may not be equally proud is the GL views. These are more like the cards of other, lesser publishers: paper is rather poor, color is flat, even blurry. It is noticeable that the font on the front of these is a small, squarish, black sans serif font, atypical of most Rotograph views. They have divided backs with the same design as F.L. greetings, but have a numerical sequence which fits that of other views, according to Faulkner. Here is one of the better instances of this type: |
GL28121 McKinley
High School, Chicago, IL