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International Autograph Auctions Europe S.L
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bruce Juice Jun 4. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone on the forum ever dealt with this outfit before?I have been interested in a few items in their sales over course of the last couple of years or so but something about them doesn't sit…Continue
John Irving - Second Opinions Please!
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I have lost touch over the last 15 to 20 years with how this inconsistent signer has developed so I am just not sure about this example which comes with zero provenance. I do "know" it is not…Continue
YES - Did Bill Bruford Really Sign This Way?
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This set of YES autographs sold at RR recently. You will notice that the signature "Cheep William" is attributed to Bill BrufordI am curious to known if anyone is familiar with this idiosyncrasy on…Continue
Matt Johnson @ Rough Trade
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"Definitely atypical. Who's selling it?
It's a confident autograph though - I don't see any hesitancy, nor any attempt to mimic what I would expect to see. Secretarial?"
"Agreed -- so many fake and so few real items. Seems like the real ones have super high reserves -- so they know what they are selling. "
"A lot of their stuff is not legit imo so be very careful"
International Autograph Auctions Europe S.L
Has anyone on the forum ever dealt with this outfit before?I have been interested in a few items in their sales over course of the last couple of years or so but something about them doesn't sit quite right with me (a few questionables in their offerings have not helped). I have never actually registered a bid with them.I would be glad to hear from anyone with experience, favourable or not.See More
"Anyone taking bets that she signs it, "L," ?"
"Very cool, t.y."
"Great, t.y.
I wondered when he was ever going to release an autiobiography. I can't stand his politics but there's no doubting he's a great raconteur - this should be a great read.
I think this completes my Yes sigs."
"How much are they asking for it, out of interest?
When you mention previous bad experiences with them I wonder why you would think of going back.
I’ve never dealt with them so have no opinion."
"she was probably sitting down, which is why it looks more orderly.
Exactly my thoughts,which is why I would have expected it to look more like this example, sitting down, IP."
"Goldie Hawn does not look real to me.
I am not familiar with the other person’s signature."
"or attributed to J,P,G & R.
Now that, is truly scandalous.
They are therefore openly stating that they don't know if something they are selling is authentic or not, and trying to shift the burden of responsibility onto the bidder…"
"For everyone who has received a copy which has been defective in some way I would suggest a collective email demanding compensation of sorts. If they have sold out, chances are that they are unable to replace your copy and I am sure few people will…"
"An IP signing obviously.
For comparison, here's the bookplated version:"
"Finally got mine and when I saw the parcel I was having kittens!
This is not a high standard of external packaging. I could feel the book move around in the box as well which is usually fatal for something without padding.
However, on…"
"Really? I seem to be the last name on Waterstones' mailing list - received my notification today. I obviously missed the post here."
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