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JFK

Started this discussion. Last reply by JMS1223 Jan 4, 2022. 2 Replies

Can anyone tell me if either of these autographs are authentic or are secretarial?…Continue

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Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn

Started this discussion. Last reply by Melvin L. Bashore Nov 27, 2021. 3 Replies

I'm wondering if anyone could tell me if this cut check by Charles Radbourn is legit. From my understanding he was illiterate until later in his life when he only learned to sign his name. I think…Continue

Al Capone Signature

Started this discussion. Last reply by 0d8cj0cbgh91b Aug 11, 2013. 5 Replies

Can anyone give me an idea if this is an authentic signature. Also if it is how much would it be worth? Thanks

 

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JMS1223 replied to Ben Middleton's discussion JFK
"I believe letter is secretarially signed and envelope is printed. Still a nice historical item though. "
Jan 4, 2022
Melvin L. Bashore replied to Ben Middleton's discussion Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn
"The 1870 Census indicated that he couldn't write, but he could read. He was 14 in 1870--and his next youngest brother, age 13, could both read and write--and was attending school, but Charles wasn't in 1870. So you may very well be right…"
Nov 27, 2021
JK replied to Ben Middleton's discussion JFK
"First off, the free frank signature on the envelope is printed.  As for the letter, I assume it is secretarial or autopen. I have never seen an authentic one that is that legible.  We'll see what others have to say..."
Oct 1, 2021
Ben Middleton replied to Ben Middleton's discussion Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn
"Bumping to see if any new information is out there."
Sep 30, 2021
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