How do you tell if a 1949 Babe Ruth Leaf Gum is real or fake?

[bbcard1]

It's unlikely, but you never know. I once had a genuine 33 Goudey Ruth come to me in a similar way.

[tjb1952tjb]

Posting scans here of front and back would help..........

[UOFLfan7]

Here are some pics...now as I understand if it it has a space between the shoulders and the edge it is generally a reprint, but I have seen a some authentic ones graded by PSA that have that same space, so I don't know...I'll let you guys decide.
Also, just to let you know I did find it in a really old looking card sleeve, but had to take it out of the sleeve due to glare when taking the picture.

[Cooper1927]

My vote is genuine. The 'white' in the uniform is the same as the border...

[UOFLfan7]

Originally Posted by Cooper1927

My vote is genuine. The 'white' in the uniform is the same as the border...

Thanks for the help. I'll get a few more opinions before I get it graded, but I have showed it to an avid collector who is one my neighbors and he says it looks authentic also.
Its amazing what you can find at auction houses!

[CW]

Looks like it might be real, but possibly trimmed? If it's not trimmed, that is in great shape (minus the surface issues).

Here's an interesting thread discussing the space between the shoulders and the edge on this card....

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?p=877861

[Matthew H]

What is that sliver of white along the right side border? Is it just the picture or is it on the card?

[UOFLfan7]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

What is that sliver of white along the right side border? Is it just the picture or is it on the card?

If you are talking about the little line on the right side in the first picture then it is just the background paper.

[UOFLfan7]

Originally Posted by CW

Looks like it might be real, but possibly trimmed? If it's not trimmed, that is in great shape (minus the surface issues).

Here's an interesting thread discussing the space between the shoulders and the edge on this card....

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?p=877861

Thanks for your opinion.
And that thread was pretty interesting. Hopefully this card is authentic!