1962 Topps Mickey Mantle

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Shelly was so right you had to say it twice

Haha, my computer locked up as I was editing it. I do think the statement is worth repeating though

[thetruthisoutthere]

I'm not convinced that this "Mantle" is authentic.

I'm not saying it is authentic or a forgery.

But what makes me suspicious are the indentation lines throughout the sig.

Is it possible that was a authentic Mantle sig on this card and it was traced over?


MantleSig2.jpg

[7nohitter]

Chris,

I think it's hard to say when a card is signed with a ballpoint. You're right, definitely indentation marks there, but might've just been the amount of pressure MM (if it was him) was using when he signed the card.

I always try to avoid pen-signed cards if there is an alternative.

[thetruthisoutthere]

[QUOTE=7nohitter;1347211]Chris,

I think it's hard to say when a card is signed with a ballpoint. You're right, definitely indentation marks there, but might've just been the amount of pressure MM (if it was him) was using when he signed the card.

I always try to avoid pen-signed cards if there is an alternative.[/QUOT


That was my first thought, Ben, but it is certainly something to think about.

I'd sure love to have the card in my hand for a few minutes.

[shelly]

Chris, are you saying the signature is no good. I saw the markings like you did but it would have had to be the best tracing job I have ever seen. If you are looking that closely can you see any other marks but the signature? That is a perfect signature of Mantle with no shakes or smears. Someone had to put it on that card and I would say it was Mantle

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by shelly

Chris, are you saying the signature is no good. I saw the markings like you did but it would have had to be the best tracing job I have ever seen. If you are looking that closely can you see any other marks but the signature? That is a perfect signature of Mantle with no shakes or smears. Someone had to put it on that card and I would say it was Mantle

I wrote "I'm not saying it is authentic or a forgery."

It's one of those autographs I'd like to have in my hand.

I know Mantle as well as anyone. It's one of those that I'd like to examine in person.

[shelly]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

I wrote "I'm not saying it is authentic or a forgery."

It's one of those autographs I'd like to have in my hand.

I know Mantle as well as anyone. It's one of those that I'd like to examine in person.

Do you believe that signature is a forgery.