[edwest2]

I have noticed some albums over the years that contain a mix of actual period photos, postcards, and period leftovers. These leftovers can be tricky and involve different photos at different sizes, incorrect border trimming and other telltale signs that may indicate later prints, fraudulent copies and 'photos that won't sell' otherwise, or so some unscrupulous sellers believe. There is a book titled "Spotting the Fakes" for small German military items but nothing I'm aware of that covers individual photos and photo albums. There is no substitute for research and becoming aware of the differences between photos listed as AK (Ansichtskarte or picture postcard) - a ton on Ebay Germany right now, and the real thing, meaning period personal photos.