E-type Owner's Manual...real or reprint?

[lopena]

Is there a foolproof way of determining if a Series 1 3.8 Manual is an original versus a reprint that has been artificially aged?

Many thanks,
Alan
NJ

Apologies to all: I just did a search and discovered this is a well-discussed subject on this forum. The key seems to be the printer's name on the last page: originals have "W.W. Curtis Ltd", while reprints show "Brooklands".

[Heuer]

There were also some copies printed by Nuffield Press after Jaguar became part of British Leyland.

[abowie]

Were any original manuals bound as paperbacks, or were they all in ring binder folders? The only original ones I have are in folders.

[Maikel]

Are you talking about the grey owners manual or the green maintenance workshop book?

I have a few comparison pictures on my website.

http://etypetools.co.uk/fake-owners-man ... -original/

You might need to register. Otherwise ask Roger Payne in Australia.

I have all origianl manual sets in my collection at home if you need a help, send me a mail.

Regards

Maikel