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Permalink Reply by D R on June 28, 2019 at 9:22am

The good news is, none of the authenticators here care if a signature has an LOA.  They only go by the autograph itself... and they’re extremely helpful

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Permalink Reply by David K on June 28, 2019 at 10:33am

Thanks D R,

that’s why I posted, LOA is still an opinion & I’m sure there are several experts here that might either confirm or question the authenticity 

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Permalink Reply by David K on June 28, 2019 at 5:41pm

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Permalink Reply by David K on June 28, 2019 at 5:47pm

Any thoughts about this would be much appreciated.  I would believe some people on this site would be able to offer an opinion on this Mantle autograph.  Thanks in advance.

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Permalink Reply by Gratefulphish on June 28, 2019 at 6:08pm

Reposting it for you right side up.

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Permalink Reply by David K on June 28, 2019 at 6:41pm

Thanks Gratefulphish,  I didn’t realize I had it upside down

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Permalink Reply by James on June 28, 2019 at 11:17pm

There’s some unusual stuff going on with the k and the y.   However, I do believe this is authentic.  Everything else looks pretty good.  You never know...he might have been bump or the pen slipped a little and perhaps that caused the small inconsistencies.

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Permalink Reply by David K on June 29, 2019 at 3:50am

Thanks for the input James, much appreciated 

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Permalink Reply by tim hendrickson on June 29, 2019 at 5:33am

my first thought says its good..but it is not one that i would purchase....doubting they are giving it away...there are nicer ones out there that can be found at a fair price....he had such a pretty autograph, nor was his autograph cheap.  Just my opinion, but for me, the moment i brought this one home, i would be unsatisfied and be seeking a more attractive one....If i was only going to have one mantle autograph, this would not be the one...

again...my opinion...

thanks

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Permalink Reply by David K on June 29, 2019 at 6:05am

Thanks Tim,  I appreciate your opinion.  I looked at a number of them and based on James’ comment, focused on the K and they appear to be “connected” vs fragmented.  I’m guessing you feel it’s legit but not the one Mantle graph you would choose. I was just planning on one myself. Thanks again, the comment was helpful.

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