Two Dr. Seuss FDCs with sketches - are these real?

Since Dr. Seuss' signature seems pretty easy to copy, I have my doubts about these two signed first day covers based on authentic examples I have been able to find online. Although I really like the Cat in the Hat sketch, it also does not seem consistent with other authentic Dr. Seuss sketches.

I would appreciate opinions from anyone who may know Dr. Seuss. Thank you in advance.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 1, 2020 at 2:48pm

Doesn't look like the signed book I had. See what others say.

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Permalink Reply by beardog1 on May 1, 2020 at 2:54pm

Thank you Eric. They both looked off based on comparisons I could make as well but will wait for other opinions. Always learning. Appreciate your help.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 1, 2020 at 3:13pm

Here is the bookplate I had signed from someone who knew him. C. 1970. I'd pass on the two you showed.

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Permalink Reply by beardog1 on May 2, 2020 at 7:38am

Thanks Eric for posting this example for comparison. The flourish on the fish sketch FDC was a concern since your example is more consistent with other likely authentic examples I had seen. Appreciate your help as always.