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Opinions on this Mantle?

Hello, I received this signed Mantle postcard 20+ years ago and I’ve suspected it was a forgery this entire time since it most likely came from eBay. It’s on a 1989 Perez Steele postcard numbered out of 10k which I’m certain is real.  Unfortunately, it looks like it was signed with a thick marker or pen and there was likely some ink bleeding due to the type of paper the postcard was made of. I thought I would get some opinions before tossing it.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on October 8, 2022 at 1:22pm

Send it to me. I'll dispose of it for you. ;-)

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 8, 2022 at 1:26pm

Glad you checked here! Yes, nice, honest Mantle. There are genuine uncertifed autographs on eBay but most I've seen are not, so it's best to check. But when you bought this, third-party authentication was rare.

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 8, 2022 at 1:43pm

honestly, I am not sure about this one.  it looks a little shaky to me, and it looks off overall

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 8, 2022 at 2:07pm

Jeff uploaded a large, sharp photo so you can zoom in close. It's signed on textured, uncoated paper, which caused the shaky look to me.

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 8, 2022 at 2:17pm

it still looks off to me

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 8, 2022 at 2:06pm

When blown up fully huge what is going on where the bottom of the second downstroke changes direction to head up for the "i"? Should what looks a pen lift be there?

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on October 8, 2022 at 2:11pm

That's how Mantle signed. You'll see it on the M & A too.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 8, 2022 at 2:15pm

Thanks Steve. :)

Permalink Reply by Steve on October 8, 2022 at 7:36pm

On first glance it looks good.  There are two specific areas that I would question though.  Wish I could see it better.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 8, 2022 at 7:42pm

It blows up tremendously huge with 2 clicks.

Permalink Reply by Steve on October 8, 2022 at 8:15pm

Thanks, I can see the areas of concern better.  Looks good to me.

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on October 9, 2022 at 7:14am

that was my first impression also, it was probably good but I kept looking at it and seeing things that were concerning to me.  when I double clicked, I did see the signing surface which explains the shakiness.  its probably good

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