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Another Billie Holiday Owned Item with Possible Handwriting

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Billie Holiday Personal Owned Arrangements From Her Very Last Recording Session

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Chris G replied to Karen E. Owens's discussion Authentication for Selling Autographs I obtained?

"Listen, let's just simplify the whole matter- send me that George Reeves, I'll send you an Al Roker and say...hmm...alright- a Kathy Lee Gifford!. I may even have that chick from Buffy The Vampire Slayer to toss in and sweeten the pot. I…"

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Chris G replied to frank byers's discussion just got a foldout post card with rat pack autographs and have questions.

"I agree. We all know how many total debacles they attach their little stickers to. I mean, just the other day I had a little chat with another member who had a Jordan that he got in person, one of the big two actually rejected it. And again,…"

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Another Billie Holiday Owned Item with Possible Handwriting

I have another one up and it's almost as interesting as the charts.When I purchased these back in 00, they weren't sold with any mention of writing in Billie's hand, so imagine my delight in finding the notations on the back of Belle Barth's photo to Billie. Now that's a bonus. They had no idea it was there because it's clearly her handwriting and it would have certainly jacked up the price. I can't 'prove' it's Billies hand, but after buying and selling a few Billie's, I know it is- for what…See More

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Chris G replied to joe camp's discussion Does this Elvis look real?

"Gary Pepper was not only local, he had unfettered access to Elvis. While most fan club stuff is most likely secretarial, Elvis had a soft spot for Pepper. Pepper had an open invitation to Graceland and was on EP's payroll for nothing in…"

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Chris G replied to ParisBlues's discussion Signed Beatles album?

""I agree with Jason, this might have been signed when Jimmy Nichols replaced him for a brief time" That's quite a stretch. "

Apr 4

Chris G replied to Dan Sutcliffe's discussion Babe Ruth/Ki Ki Cuyler

"Those Ruths can be crafty! I'm curious to see what everyone else thinks. I've spent years looking at these things and marvel at the talents & ingenuity of some dirtbags. I'd have a hard time buying any of 'em with a hundred…"

Apr 4

Chris G replied to joe camp's discussion Does this Elvis look real?

""Thanks guys- I appreciate the input..after looking again it doesn't look like the Y in Presley is hooked/crossed the way it usually is.." Sometimes they weren't. "

Apr 4

Chris G replied to joe camp's discussion Does this Elvis look real?

"Not that it matters, it's closed, but it didn't look bad at all on a first look. The red, while not resale optimal, isn't improbable. The handwriting looks good and I can see him picking the red pen off the desk and 'many…"

Apr 4

Chris G replied to Mr Zipper's discussion All in the Family Cast Photo

"Where's Joey's signature?"

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Chris G replied to Chris G's discussion Billie Holiday Personal Owned Arrangements From Her Very Last Recording Session

"I remember you telling that story and eating my heart out for you...and me. I love this stuff. On this particular type of item, I'm probably my own best authenticator. I've spent a good amount of time hunting these kinds of things down. I…"

Apr 1

Steve Cyrkin replied to Chris G's discussion Billie Holiday Personal Owned Arrangements From Her Very Last Recording Session

"Interesting, Chris. How did you authenticate them? I bid on a letter Billie wrote from jail to her boyfriend, also in jail, in 1999. I dropped out at a little over $4,000 and kick myself to this day. On the second page she wrote, "Thank God…"

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Billie Holiday Personal Owned Arrangements From Her Very Last Recording Session

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What brings you to Autograph Magazine Live?: Always like to watch what's happening with like minded folks.

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What do you collect, or want to start collecting?: Sports, History/Politics, Books/Literature, Classic Hollywood and Stage, Music

Tell us more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:: I have many items from years of getting around. Everything from Sinatra's last 'saloon song' cigarette butt in NY to Michaelangelo's clay from 'The River God' study in Firenza. Things came and went through the years. I had a magnificent Billie Holiday that I was forced to liquidate a few years back, but I still have the actual charts from her last recording date. In relation, I still have a number of terrific classic jazz sigs. Love the Ruth's & the Gehrigs. I should be able to get a fairly priced Ruth ball in the coming year.

What is your level of expertise?: Intermediate Collector, Long Time Lover

What is your favorite autograph in your collection?: Rodin

Why do you collect?: It's a sickness I can't explain.

You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?: Meeting heroes is difficult, I've done it. For the moment, I'll say The Babe.

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At 9:23am on January 12, 2012, Steve Cyrkin said…: Chris...welcome to Live! What did you have to sell by Billie Holiday? In 1999 I bid on a letter she wrote from prison to her boyfriend, also in prison, and I kick myself to this day for dropping out at $4,000. It talked about her sadness and disappointment in herself for ending up in jail.

"Thank God Momma is dead, because if she knew where I was it would kill her."

That still gets to me to this day.