Babe Ruth Signature Authenticity Question

[Leon]

Yes, it is worth the cost to get this one authenticated.

I don't collect autographs but have seen, probably +/-10,000 Ruth autugraphs. When I first saw it, I said "that looks good". That is my scientific rationale.
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[Kco]

This one is on the money, definitely worth submitting.

[rand1com]

I have looked at thousands of Ruth autographs over the last 30 years and have never seen even (1) that has that beginning stroke to the “u”. It may indeed be authentic but is certainly not a “dead on” example.

[Bpm0014]

I agree with you. Never saw the “u” like that. The “th” is also atypical. However I’ve studied Ruth extensively; it’s good just weird/different. I’m not sure who said it was “dead on”. It certainly isn’t. But it’s undoubtedly good.

[Carter08]

I’m not even an amateur but I did a google search for psa authentic ruth signatures and a bunch seem to have a start to the u. Auto authentication is a tough world I suppose.

[rand1com]

Originally Posted by Carter08

I’m not even an amateur but I did a google search for psa authentic ruth signatures and a bunch seem to have a start to the u. Auto authentication is a tough world I suppose.

They all have a curved starting stroke. This one has an abrupt upright stroke. That is the difference between this one and all others I have ever seen.

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by rand1com

They all have a curved starting stroke. This one has an abrupt upright stroke. That is the difference between this one and all others I have ever seen.

Got it. I saw curved as well.

[rand1com]

Actually, the quote was "on the money" from a previous post. I would say that is the same as "dead on."

I know you are an expert on Ruth and defer to your opinion but I also don't like the "c" or the "r" in "sincerely" nor the comma after "sincerely" which is also the first example I have ever seen with one. Too many "oops" for my liking.

It would not surprise me if it comes back from a major authentication company as "unable to render an opinion."

[BRoberts]

Originally Posted by rand1com

I know you are an expert on Ruth and defer to your opinion but I also don't like the "c" or the "r" in "sincerely" nor the comma after "sincerely" which is also the first example I have ever seen with one. Too many "oops" for my liking.

If we want to be accurate, a self-anointed expert at best.

[rand1com]

Originally Posted by BRoberts

If we want to be accurate, a self-anointed expert at best.

I disagree. I believe he is indeed an expert on Ruth autographs. I admit that although I have some expertise on Ruth I think he has studied him more and is likely correct in this assessment.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by BRoberts

If we want to be accurate, a self-anointed expert at best.

And who do you think PSA or JSA are?
They're "self-appointed "experts."
Only difference is most people think they are somehow different.