Ted Williams Autograph Authentication Help

[JimStinson]

Thank you Shelly, My friend this is done deal , if you would like to keep searching for clues do so. You have been well advised if you choose to ignore the advice do so , its a free country
best wishes in your collecting pusuits
J.

[TyrusRCobb]

Originally Posted by JimStinson

Thank you Shelly, My friend this is done deal , if you would like to keep searching for clues do so. You have been well advised if you choose to ignore the advice do so , its a free country
best wishes in your collecting pusuits
J.

Jim, please don't misunderstand my last post. I am, after all of the great answers I've received in the forum, absolutely convinced that the signature is a fake.

I'm only trying to learn the best way to go about confirming signatures in general. I completely agree that the Williams fake is "a done deal." I'm simply attempting to learn as much as I can about collecting from all of you.

[prewarsports]

Here is a Ted Williams signed in 1939 for comparison. His signature was nowhere near as polished as it became later on in his career, but you can see where it eventually got to based on how he started, most of the major characters are the same.

Rhys

[TyrusRCobb]

prewarsports, thanks for the lesson. Where's the best place to begin when trying to establish authenticity? Do I simply compare two signatures from images available on the web? Is there a signature "bible" in the same way such books exist for coin collectors? Come to think of it, how did collectors authenticate prior to the web?

[shelly]

Jim, you of all people know that nothing is ever over. I do appreciate your advice.

[prewarsports]

Best thing you can do is educate yourself as much as possible (this forum, ask questions, look online at examples from reputable dealers) and buy from people with good reputations and who offer lifetime Guarantees of authenticity (money back) and you will be safe.

Rhys