Looking for some autograph knowledg - Babe Ruth

[Westsiders]

Originally Posted by ATP

Authenticity aside, the Frick autograph, while not nearly as bold, isn't really faded in my opinion. He appears to have a somewhat light hand when signing. Also, the ink he signed with appears to be of a lighter variety. The Ruth signature is thick, heavy handed, and a darker ink which makes it stand out much much more.

Thanks for the insight Jeff, and what you said makes sense. In regards to "authenticity aside"...did you see something concerning about the auto itself? Thanks.

[GoldenAge50s]

I'm trying to figure out why Babe is even on that letter? Has nothing to do w/ the content at all.

[Leon]

That Ruth is either a "10" or too good to be true, and I would always lean to the latter.....If it's real it's phenomenal.

[Westsiders]

Originally Posted by Leon

That Ruth is either a "10" or too good to be true, and I would always lean to the latter.....If it's real it's phenomenal.

That's what I was thinking. One of the best I've seen. While I'm not an expert, it looks awfully good to me (again...a bit too good). And heard this one may be coming to market.

[Westsiders]

And here's another Ruth that puzzle's me a little.

It's a signed Ruth on a 1939 1st day Hof issue post card.
The auto looks good to me, but can't figure out why Ruth would address it to himself (at his home residence).

Can anyone shed some light on this one?

http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/.../2008/900.html

[Maddog]

It actually looks like the card was first postmarked and then addressed?
The "signature" seems to be on top of the Cooperstown postmark.

[Westsiders]

Originally Posted by Maddog

It actually looks like the card was first postmarked and then addressed?
The "signature" seems to be on top of the Cooperstown postmark.

I believe you're correct. The signature is on top of the postmark. And why would he send this to himself? Other than that, the auto itself looks pretty good. I guess that's what makes this industry so difficult.

Anybody else have opinions on this one?