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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on August 2, 2018 at 9:26am

Mark Allen Baker wrote a HOF Baseball autograph guide in 1989. Generally speaking, it was a good guide, but I understand some people believe there may be mistakes in some examples.

I do not know if he issued COAs. 

You should post a photo of the signature for opinions.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Hargrave on August 2, 2018 at 12:27pm

Thanks for quick response. Just added pics item.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on August 2, 2018 at 11:54am

Mark is a good guy, and a collector and researcher, not a dealer as far as I know. If he sold the piece he may have issued a COA, but I don't believe he offered independent authentication.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Hargrave on August 2, 2018 at 12:28pm

Thanks for your quick response. Just added pics of item.

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Permalink Reply by Gary Hargrave on August 2, 2018 at 12:26pm

Added pics of item.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on August 2, 2018 at 12:30pm

Fabric signatures are always tough, but I have significant doubt about these signatures. I would be surprised if that COA card was issued by Mark Allen Baker.

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