Ruth auto on Ebay - Opinions??

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Okay, I'll go out on a limb and say...

...the same guy who signed that card, also signed this ball auctioned by Heritage last October

Why?

The "a" has a totally different shape. On the ball, you can see the flow, confidence and fast speed with which the "abe" was constructed. It has a "bounce" to it.

To me, the "abe" on the card appears tentative and drawn. The stem of the second b is especially wobbly looking. No "bounce"... a flat looking signature.

Maybe they are both good, maybe they aren't. It's not my area of expertise. But just using general autograph analysis, it seems to me there are notable differences between the two.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

Why?

The "a" has a totally different shape. On the ball, you can see the flow, confidence and fast speed with which the "abe" was constructed. It has a "bounce" to it.

To me, the "abe" on the card appears tentative and drawn. The stem of the second b is especially wobbly looking. No "bounce"... a flat looking signature.

Maybe they are both good, maybe they aren't. It's not my area of expertise. But just using general autograph analysis, it seems to me there are notable differences between the two.

I completely see your points - thanks. I got hung up on the end of 'Ruth', which normally the forgers screw up badly.