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Keurajian said he was skeptical about the photograph’s authenticity. In its auction listing, Christie’s said the Jackson autograph is “the lone surviving example of any type.”

Ron Keurajian, the author of two volumes of “ Baseball Hall of Fame Autographs: A Reference Guide” that also include signature analyses of players from the 1919 Chicago White Sox, said that there are “no genuine signed images of Jackson in existence.” Jackson, who was illiterate, was able to sign his name - but signed items other than documents rarely exist. The photograph is graded EX/Mint-near mint, while the signature is graded mint by the authentication company.Īutographs of Jackson are rare. The photo is graded PSA/DNA mint by Professional Sports Authenticator. The photograph includes a letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA), according to the auction listing. It is labeled March 1911 and is inscribed with a signature purportedly of Jackson and “Alexandria.” 6 auction.Jackson was in his second season with the Cleveland Naps (later called the Indians) when Smith snapped the photo of the outfielder in a follow-through.

In comparison, autographs of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig sold for $1,100 each at a Dec. Gwinnett's signature sold at an auction for $56,000. The signature is believed to be one of a handful written by Jackson, an illiterate who was unable to write his name until late in life.Īccording to Darvick, $23,100 for an unattached signature - one that is not part of a letter or document - trails only that of Button Gwinnett, who died one year after affixing his name to the Declaration of Independence. ``I can say that we made a substantial profit,'' he said. Kresner said terms of the deal with the underbidder prevent him from disclosing the purchaser's name or specifics of the transaction. ``All he said was, `If it's the real thing, I want it.''' Kresner said the underbidder didn't seem to mind paying a premium price when the offer came. ``The next day, we contacted several of our premium customers.'' ``To be honest, when we bought it we didn't know for sure that we could sell it,'' Lelands manager Howard Kresner said. One day later, Lelands proprietor Joshua Evans worked out a cash-merchandise deal with a prominent East Coast collector who had submitted a sealed bid. 6 auction conducted by Rockville Centre's Herman Darvick. Lelands, a Manhattan sports memorabilia house, bought the unattached signature at a Dec. Ironically, the ultimate recipient was the auction's underbidder. The proud purchaser turned around and sold it at a profit the next day. NEW YORK - If he wrote it, they will pay.Ī signature of Shoeless Joe Jackson sold for $23,100 at a recent New York auction, but that's only half the story.