Which Edison B-19 is rarer?

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Re: Which Edison B-19 is rarer?

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For what it's worth, of the 16 B-19s I have (informally) recorded serial numbers and pictures of, only 2 are of the "Naturel" finish. I suspect that given the poor condition of many "Rouge" finished B-19's (the finish seems to erode significantly over time) that many people have tried to strip the original finish, only to end up with an incorrect -- and remarkable lighter -- finish that may resemble the "Naturel".

Just my $.02 you know.

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