1935 Goudey Ruth - real or fake?

[SD]

The goslin 35 is a fake. It's red trim is much brighter and its slightly larger.. plus the cards stock is a white pulp while the authentic
is grayish brown.

Originally Posted by drcy

I don't know what we are looking at with those big photos. Whose cards are those?

When I saw the first two small photos, I thought the wear looked a bit odd but otherwise the cards looked okay.

I thought all 1933-5 Goudeys has a somewhat matte surface and were not glossy front or back. A little bit of a sheen but not like a modern 2000s card. That it's matte I don't think is an issue.

I'd want to see it in person, and the pics are small, but Leon may be right that it's real.

[Mikehallett22]

Do fake cards have the dot printing pattern as you see on authentic cards from the 30's? Under microscope, this Ruth looks the same as a real card. I'm confident its fake just based on the feel and look of the completely matte finish.

[drcy]

The photos aren't entirely in focus when I look at them up close. So, while at first blush the dot patterns look good, it's indeterminate.

I also agree the gloss (or lack thereof) is off, not like the other Goudey. The flaking/paper flapping on the right edge is strange too, but I haven't a Goudey in a long while.

Try a black light test. If you don't have a blacklight, they're only about $10 on eBay and Amazon.

Since this is in 35 Goudey's I am just inquiring about the Waner's I did the blue light no bright as modern paper the size is good from top to bottom but the width is short by less then half of a 1/16' Is it real or fake