Fake or Real Mantle auto?

[chalupacollects]

That "Best Wishes" looks feminine...would the Mick write that like that?

[yanksfan09]

Yes, If you google "Best Wishes Mickey Mantle" under images, there's lots of examples that match up. This is a good earlier example imo.

[btcarfagno]

Last name looks too straight across for my liking. Could just be the angle, and I will defer to others who feel it is good.

[Fuddjcal]

looks perfecto to me...

[nkesterke09]

Thanks for the input so far.... looks like currently it’s a 50/50 split on who thinks it’s good vs fake. I thought it looked good compared to google images as well.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by nkesterke09

Thanks for the input so far.... looks like currently it’s a 50/50 split on who thinks it’s good vs fake. I thought it looked good compared to google images as well.

Much better than 50/50. Very reputable people saying it's good.

[njdunkin1]

I think it's good, too.
Great piece!

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by nkesterke09

Thanks for the input so far.... looks like currently it’s a 50/50 split on who thinks it’s good vs fake. I thought it looked good compared to google images as well.

I would go with Chuck's opinion. He is very knowledgeable on Mantle, as are Chris, Shelley and Steve Z.

[jimjim]

I like it

[khkco4bls]

To me it's the real deal

[Kco]

It’d good

[nkesterke09]

I got this in the mail yesterday. It is a neat piece because it is dated the same year Mantle was inducted into the HOF. It also tells when and where he was and the seller also linked me to this article that mentions his appearance. I need to get a magnifier on this to see if it is live ink. It looks like it because I can see the heavy and light strokes of the auto.... just want to be sure. Does anyone know any info or have this piece not signed? Thanks

https://www.wvgazettemail.com/sports...fabf225ef.html



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[Runscott]

Here's another copy of the same premium, signature pre-printed on the image:

[nkesterke09]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Here's another copy of the same premium, signature pre-printed on the image:

Was worried about this. Thanks.