Hard to find Hall Of famer autographs

[cfhofer]

I found a beautiful handwritten ink signed letter by Frank Selee in a scrapbook of a 1901 Michigan football player. It was a recruitment letter to play pro ball. Not having a clue on baseball autographs (I'm a football collector), I sent the scan to several dealers. The offers were all over the map. When I decided to go with the most reputable dealer the others got really nasty...telling me this letter must be pretty rare. Don't know where it ranks on your list but he must be pretty high given their reaction.

[tazdmb]

Originally Posted by cfhofer

I found a beautiful handwritten ink signed letter by Frank Selee in a scrapbook of a 1901 Michigan football player. It was a recruitment letter to play pro ball. Not having a clue on baseball autographs (I'm a football collector), I sent the scan to several dealers. The offers were all over the map. When I decided to go with the most reputable dealer the others got really nasty...telling me this letter must be pretty rare. Don't know where it ranks on your list but he must be pretty high given their reaction.

I actually know about this letter including seeing your original post about your find on another board. All I will say is you did sell to the most reputable dealer.

[Klrdds]

Originally Posted by tazdmb

I actually know about this letter including seeing your original post about your find on another board. All I will say is you did sell to the most reputable dealer.

I actually heard about this when it happened and I agree with tazdmb about your sale. If it wasn't me it should have been the person you sold it to.

[cfhofer]

I technically consigned the letter, however my guess is that he just bought it off me. Regardless, I was happy with the end result.

[egri]

I'm curious where Martin Dihigo ranks on the list. I know his family has put out a lot of forgeries.

[Klrdds]

Originally Posted by egri

I'm curious where Martin Dihigo ranks on the list. I know his family has put out a lot of forgeries.

Martin Dihigo is not impossible by any means. His autograph I would consider to be rare but not in the top 25 hardest. Yes there are many forgeries of his autograph out there not just from his family.

[CooperstownExpert]

Originally Posted by Klrdds

Martin Dihigo is not impossible by any means. His autograph I would consider to be rare but not in the top 25 hardest. Yes there are many forgeries of his autograph out there not just from his family.

There's a site with some pretty tough autographs on it. Here's the page for DiHigo
http://www.cooperstownexpert.com/player/martin-dihigo/

It's got Chesbro, Amos Rusie, Henry Chadwick, Alex Pompez, and a bunch of other toughies. Also has some amazing pieces on more common guys. The letters from Cardinals owner Sam Breadon to Stan Musial are a good example.

[Klrdds]

Originally Posted by cfhofer

I technically consigned the letter, however my guess is that he just bought it off me. Regardless, I was happy with the end result.

From my sources everybody was happy, but me because I was too late.😀😀😀