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Originally Posted by RichardSimon
I always hate to say this,,, but if you had sent me a check to authenticate this, I would probably send you the check back and say I cannot say yes or no. It happens about two or three times a year. (I don't do the volume that the big two do, I am the boutique authenticator, and you can always get me on the phone as opposed to them). 
I trust my exemplar file and I have one or two with some similarities to your sig incl. that W, but there are a couple of causes for concern.
The one thing I lack is a good AP from right around 1940, which would clarify this. I buy albums regularly but never got one with a circa early 1940 sig of him. |
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Originally Posted by bender07
Richard - FYI I forwarded a note to regarding the 41's potential authenticity.
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Just to close the loop on the 41 Play Ball Williams, the card was obtained from Jim Stinson (another great dealer in the industry like Richard) and his opinion is that it's an authentic pre-military Williams. He has a vast experience with Williams' autograph so I feel comfortable.