3 bad signs that I see right away...
1. the glossy surface. Prewar Goudeys do not have a glossy front, although I could be wrong with this year.
2. the already mentioned writing directly over the portion that would have the "reprint" designation.
3. Notice how your card has a nice, brownish patina to it, which would indicate a rough life, but the corners are fairly sharp. For a card to get that dark and "dirty", the corners would show similar wear. Most authentic Goudeys from that era will have a much whiter stock on the reverse.
Does not look good to me, I'm afraid to say. If it is fake, don't take it too badly -- treat it as a learning experience. You also helped others to possibly spot a fake in the future by starting this thread.
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