Gallery - Cards, Section IV
Page 20, Sticker/Foil/Cut Autos
A companion to the "On-Card" pages in this Gallery.
IMO some of the better versions. These have some thought and effort behind them, not just a sticker slapped into place.


2004 Flair Cuts And Glory #d to 150
Like the National Pastime (below right) - this is not a sticker, it's a cut autograph.


2004 Leaf Certified Signature Stars #'d to 35
I really like this design, even if it's not particularly well executed. Note the diecut 'star jersey' bisecting the Sox logo. And Frank is too far to the left - leaving the card unbalanced. But it's inspired by the Art Deco movement, a period of American Design that I happen to love. Where possible, my own work reflects this period, so again - I really like this design. <g>


1998 Fleer Fresh Ink Auto Silver #'d to 150
This is an interesting example because it's both an "on-card" and a "sticker" auto at the same time.

You see, the sticker was designed to allow the pen a solid and stable surface for the autograph to be displayed; and was added prior to being sent to Frank for his signature. Long story short: During this early period of autographed cards becoming mainstay inserts, manufacturers were trying to find the "best" method for autos. This foil hexagon was one concept - it helped avoid the problems of "ink beading" and "ink fading" due to the UV coating, which were common issues in the early days.

Collector's Note: There was an unlisted and "secret" 1-of-1 Gold Signature created for this issue. It went to a Thomas Collection of note, and unlikely to be seen again for the foreseeable future. Wish I had the funds when it hit eBay in 2002.


2004 Fleer America's National Pastime Signature Swings - 'White'
#'d to 43
I'm surprised that some collectors identify this as a 'sticker'. Actually, it's a true cut sig. Fleer had Big Frank sign a couple sheets of cardstock and those became cut autographs.

I was also surprised to learn that, except for the Masterpiece 1/1 version, Frank is only found in the 'White' category from this Fleer issue (which has something like 5 different categories). So the 43 created are all that's available.







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