Babe Ruth auto help

[MGHPro]

Thanks again for the help . Appreciate you sharing your knowledge

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

Rarely will you see:

The loop in the “a” open and not closed

The crossed “t” touch the “R”

The crossing of the “t” so bold beginning to end. It’s almost always faint on one end, and bold on the other end

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

It really does appear to have been signed "Babe Rutt", then that final stroke added separately to complete the h.

[Kco]

At first quick glance I liked it, at further review I am really iffy and leaning towards either a really good forgery or a really odd authentic auto, though gun to my head I'd say its not genuine. Adding it appears as though its a cut/index card with littler to date it properly, I'd avoid this one.

[ronniehatesjazz]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

It really does appear to have been signed "Babe Rutt", then that final stroke added separately to complete the h.

Good catch on the h, the e has similar fluidity issues although I’m not sold that either proves it to be legitimate.

The truth is, Ruth’s auto, while beautiful, has more variation that most collectors realize. I think the consensus view on here (good forgery/odd authentic sig) is spot on.

I think it’d be a lot easier to determine one way or the other if you could have it hand.

[Bpm0014]

the e has similar fluidity issues

I’ve studied Ruth extensively. The fluidity issue in the “e” is actually a common Ruth trait. I can provide dozens of examples.

[Bpm0014]

Fluidity issues in the “h” is absolutely NOT a trait.