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Permalink Reply by Jason young on November 27, 2017 at 6:02pm

Not real.

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Permalink Reply by Jason young on November 27, 2017 at 6:09pm

Oh forgot to add just from start of graph the top of the L in Elvis is uncommonly low from the examples I just checked out usually stretched higher

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Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on November 27, 2017 at 6:10pm

My impression as well, but to me, the "resley" and connection from the 's' to the "P", as well as the "E" resembled some authenticated examples I've reviewed. I always thought it a "secretarial" or "fan club" sig, because of the existing similarities. Figured I'd run it by more eyes before it goes back into the partial set from whence it came.

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Permalink Reply by Jason young on November 27, 2017 at 6:15pm

No kidding I was just thinking secretarial or something like that!

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Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on November 27, 2017 at 6:21pm

Has to be secretarial, somebody very familiar with his handwriting, often called upon as a proxy, because it's not that far off without sign of hesitation and hitching. The main thing I see is what you noted, that almost all PSA/DNA authenticated examples feature an "l" that is at least of equal height from the baseline to the top of the letters to as much as 25% taller! The "resley" looks spot on compared to PSA exemplars.

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Permalink Reply by Jason young on November 27, 2017 at 6:28pm

Yeah sruck me as odd. I mean for some reason I still like the card lol. Its got chracter! Haha

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Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on November 27, 2017 at 6:41pm

It's a great pic, great scenery, not your typical stage or portrait shot. And the bike! The art has got that colorized photo 50s thing going on too. Very cool.

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Permalink Reply by Don Webster on November 27, 2017 at 9:13pm

A couple of things make me uncomfortable with this item

 

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Permalink Reply by michelle on November 27, 2017 at 10:41pm

I dont think it is genuine unfortunately

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Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on November 27, 2017 at 11:32pm

I didn't think so either but I wanted more eyes on it to be sure. I was going through boxes, came across the partial Elvis set, and before I put it back away, I figured I'd run it by here just to be 100% certain. I know Elvis somewhat, and saw a few "ray of hope" elements, but not enough really to compel me to send it out. In person, the ink appears to be old. I'd guess in the 40-50 year range so authenticity wasn't totally impossible, worth a look, and a big thank you to all in confirming what I suspected.

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on November 28, 2017 at 5:01pm

the "resley" is off too.  The "s" is closed, for example.  Most, if not all of his signatures had the "s" in Presley open to one degree or another.  Very rarely closed, like this one is.  

the Elvis is way off.

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Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on November 28, 2017 at 5:32pm

I've seen that second 's' in three different forms on PSA authenticated EP signatures; open, like you point out, which is the most common way, or 2) back tracked about halfway and then upward-looped into the second 'l', and I've also, 3) seen it closed, back-tracked upon itself and closed, like this one.

What always deterred me from feeling it was authentic was the first thing pointed out, the first 'l' only 80% the height of the "E'. I always think of the second 'l' as being the architectural high-point consistent of all authenticated EPs that I've looked at (aside from the "P").

But because it's seamless and signed with verve, a long time ago (I've owned the card for 30+ years), I figured fan club, maybe the mother, the wife, a secretary or member, etc.. Someone that signs his name a lot, other than him.

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