Vtg 1952 Bette Davis Sterling Hayden Press Photo 8x10 For Sale

Creases & Folds – From handling or storage.

Corner Wear / Rounding – Corners may be bent, blunted, or folded.

Edge Wear / Chips – Small tears or fraying along the edges.

Tears – Rips, often at edges or stress points.

Surface Scratches / Scuffing – Marks from sliding against other photos.

Discoloration / Yellowing – From age, exposure to light, or acidic paper.

Fading – Image may lose sharpness or contrast.

Stains / Spots – Water damage, coffee rings, or other stains.

Fingerprints / Smudges – Common on glossy finishes.

Writing / Annotations – Pencil, pen, or marker notations on front or back.

Editorial Markings – Crop marks, editing lines, or grease pencil (sometimes desirable for collectors).

Press Stamps / Stickers – Agency stamps, captions, or glued-on labels (can add value but sometimes leave residue).

Paper Curl / Warping – From moisture or improper storage.

Foxing – Small brown spots caused by age and humidity.

Mounting Residue – Tape, glue, or adhesive remnants from being mounted in archives.

Loss of Gloss / Surface Wear – Especially on older glossy prints.

Trimmed Edges – Photos may have been cut down from original size.

Missing Captions – Some collectors expect original typed or attached captions.