Jackie Robinson Auto Real or Fake

[Jedi500]

I came across a listing for a Jackie Robinson Auto and I can't tell if it is real. I was told this was the place to go. The thing that worries me is the "J" as it is usually more looping. Any help is very much appreciated

[callou2131]

Welcome from Blowout, Dont have a clue, but there are some here that certainly do.

[toyman55]

bad!
Here is what it should look like.

[MooseDog]

Look carefully at the surface of the postcard, the side that the autograph is on. Check for evidence that there might have been a pencil signature on it and been erased...are some spots lighter than others? Is there any indentation in the paper where a previous signature might have been. Is the postmark from Brooklyn?

The "k" in Jackie appears to be a dead giveaway, the signature doesn't have the confident flair you would see in a normal Jackie. As a collector, you shouldn't want to buy or own signatures with obvious flaws when nice ones exist.

[mighty bombjack]

I wouldn't buy it at any price.

[Jedi500]

Originally Posted by MooseDog

Look carefully at the surface of the postcard, the side that the autograph is on. Check for evidence that there might have been a pencil signature on it and been erased...are some spots lighter than others? Is there any indentation in the paper where a previous signature might have been. Is the postmark from Brooklyn?

The "k" in Jackie appears to be a dead giveaway, the signature doesn't have the confident flair you would see in a normal Jackie. As a collector, you shouldn't want to buy or own signatures with obvious flaws when nice ones exist.

It is a listing so I only can see pictures. The back side of it is postmarked July 13, 1950 and is addressed to the same guy who is selling it.

[MooseDog]

Originally Posted by Jedi500

It is a listing so I only can see pictures. The back side of it is postmarked July 13, 1950 and is addressed to the same guy who is selling it.

Maybe it's a Charlie DiGiovanna original!

http://opinionofkingmansperformance....igiovanna.html

[RichardSimon]

Think of Simon & Garfunkel and you will know who signed it.

[mr2686]

And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson

[rlevy]

if that is Mrs. Robinson's signature, then I don't know who signed the back of his 1956 payroll check from the Dodgers.

Rick
back of check.jpg

front of check.jpg

[RichardSimon]

I am good friends with a man who has a huge collection of Jackie Robinson autographs and who is considered by me and other dealers to be the most knowledgeable in the country when it comes to Jackie's signature.
I showed him a copy of this payroll check because I wanted to be certain before stating anything further here.
"Definitely Rachel. 100%" was his reply.

[Johnny630]

Here is my Jackie

[rlevy]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

I am good friends with a man who has a huge collection of Jackie Robinson autographs and who is considered by me and other dealers to be the most knowledgeable in the country when it comes to Jackie's signature.
I showed him a copy of this payroll check because I wanted to be certain before stating anything further here.
"Definitely Rachel. 100%" was his reply.

thanks Richard, that was always my assumption, but good to get experts' opinions.

Rick