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Have you ever seen a Felix Navidad and Aña Nuevo signed Royal photo?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brandon Mysinger Sep 18, 2011. 40 Replies 2 Likes

It's been authenticated by the "highly regarded autograph dealer" who offered it for sale. …Continue

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Who used a 1775 Almanac as a Diary reporting the battles of Lexington & Concord and Bunker Hill?

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I was the handwriting expert contacted in the first segment "1775 Almanac" on the PBS series "History Detectives" shown on PBS on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, repeated Thursday, Sept. 8th @1:20 AM…Continue

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Herman Darvick replied to no name's discussion 'Autograph Quarterly Magazine'

The last copy of "Autograph Quarterly" magazine I received in the mail was "Volume One Issue Three September 2011." I received it on September 10, 2011. Haven't received Issue Four yet. The Home page…

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Herman Darvick replied to Brandon Mysinger's discussion 'Are these Babe Ruth, Gehrig, Presidential, Monroe, etc...autographs real?'

In my opinion, the signatures of the 31st President Herbert Hoover, 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and 35th President John Kennedy are forgeries.

Dec 13, 2011

Herman Darvick replied to Brandon Mysinger's discussion 'Are these Babe Ruth, Gehrig, Presidential, Monroe, etc...autographs real?'

If the item "has been authenticated by numerous experts in regards to Marilyn Monroe," why aren't they listed by name? If an "expert" does not want his/her name mentioned, I would immediately question the alleged expertise…

Dec 13, 2011

Herman Darvick commented on Louie reeves's blog post 'J. Edgar Hoover Autograph Exemplars: Good/Bad/Secretarials/Stamps? Chime In!'

I don't believe that in the 44 years since I first became editor of "The Pen and Quill" and began receiving photocopies of autographs through the mail from UACC members, that I have ever seen a J. Edgar Hoover Autopen signature.

Dec 9, 2011

Herman Darvick replied to Louis Becerra's discussion 'Other No-So Reputable Authenticators' in the group Authentication and Forgery Alert

Louis, I thought you might find this interesting in your quest collecting information on 3rd party authenticators. It is common knowledge that autograph dealer Steve Koschal writes the Autograph Alert website. Last year, on July 24th, he…

Dec 8, 2011

Herman Darvick replied to Louis Becerra's discussion 'Other No-So Reputable Authenticators' in the group Authentication and Forgery Alert

Hi Markus! You've said that "There is further no question that Steven Koschal is very knowledge especially in US President autographs and published several most recommended reference guides which should be not missed in any serious…

Dec 6, 2011

Herman Darvick replied to Mike's discussion 'President Ford and Reagan...Thoughts?'

In my opinion, the Reagan is a forgery. The Ford looks good at first glance but a few things bother me: (1) When Ford signed his name on a sheet of paper, a letter, even a photograph, he almost always slanted it up to the right, as much as a 30…

Dec 1, 2011

Herman Darvick replied to Andreas Wiemer's discussion 'John F. Kennedy - Charles Hamilton mistake' in the group U.S. Presidential Autographs

It's obvious that the signature identified as an Arthur Sutton forgery is the exact same one shown by Hamilton in his "Robot" book at the conclusion of a typed letter. I agree with Andreas that this Kennedy signature is authentic.

Nov 13, 2011

Brandon Mysinger replied to Herman Darvick's discussion 'Have you ever seen a Felix Navidad and Aña Nuevo signed Royal photo?'

I was told that I'm supposedly posting on their site. Thankfully, I'm not. Obviously, they don't know the geography of Tn. You know, I was thinking though, Todd states that this autograph is real, just mis-identified…

Sep 18, 2011

Steve Cyrkin replied to Herman Darvick's discussion 'Have you ever seen a Felix Navidad and Aña Nuevo signed Royal photo?'

DB, The people you know aren't the ones I'm talking about. Regarding the book Autograph Hell, there's good information and info that's not. It's been years since I read it, but even though I didn't agree with some…

Sep 15, 2011

DB replied to Herman Darvick's discussion 'Have you ever seen a Felix Navidad and Aña Nuevo signed Royal photo?'

naw, they don't have enough testosterone... there avenues are to continue publishing smears, taking mistakes and blowing them up in mountains, sensationalize myth & innuendos continually in hope to discredit the…

Sep 15, 2011

roger epperson replied to Herman Darvick's discussion 'Have you ever seen a Felix Navidad and Aña Nuevo signed Royal photo?'

I've thought about that before. It really sucks.

Sep 15, 2011

Steve Cyrkin replied to Herman Darvick's discussion 'Have you ever seen a Felix Navidad and Aña Nuevo signed Royal photo?'

Rog, It's because hundreds of millions of dollars in forgeries are sold every year, with profit margins of often 10-times or more than the margins on genuine autographs. Because of that, the fraudsters are much better organized and have better…

Sep 15, 2011

Mr Zipper replied to Herman Darvick's discussion 'Have you ever seen a Felix Navidad and Aña Nuevo signed Royal photo?'

It is sad that the hobby has turned into such a "gotya game."

Sep 15, 2011

DB replied to Herman Darvick's discussion 'Have you ever seen a Felix Navidad and Aña Nuevo signed Royal photo?'

For some autographs are a hobby. For others, a personality disorder <=== ain't that the truth!

Sep 15, 2011

Steve Cyrkin replied to Herman Darvick's discussion 'Have you ever seen a Felix Navidad and Aña Nuevo signed Royal photo?'

I hated to lose Grant, but I gave him every chance and warning I could. I'm not going to go over everything again, because everyone saw the situation going on for months, especially the last one. It's like he wanted to be suspended. He…

Sep 15, 2011

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"1775 Almanac" on PBS "History Detectives" Tues. Sept. 6, 2011 @ 8PM (ET/PT)

Posted on September 1, 2011 at 1:51pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

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"1775 Almanac"

I'm the expert who answers the question: Who used this almanac as a diary as the first shots were fired in the American…

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Ronald Reagan Autopen to Appear on 2011 Commemorative Stamp Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the birth of the 40th President of the United States!

Posted on December 28, 2010 at 3:33pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

From now on, all U.S. First Class stamps will be "Forever" stamps,

good for first class postage no matter what the postage rate happens to…

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Is It Real?

Posted on September 27, 2010 at 12:22pm 30 Comments 0 Likes

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Steve Koschal “Please Stop Authenticating” Where's Law Enforcement?

Posted on September 1, 2010 at 4:00pm 25 Comments 0 Likes

This was listed today (September 1, 2010) on eBay as Item number 110579362880,

a 3-day auction with a $1,500 Starting Bid:

CALVIN COOLIDGE HANDWRITTEN SIGNED LETTER 1926:

This is the description: "This is a great historical document. It is a hand written letter by President Coolidge on White…

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At 1:30pm on March 2, 2011, Louie reeves said…: Herman I have been referred to you by Steve and John, Can you see my post on J Edgar Hoover and if possible show me the difference between a stamped signature and a real one?

Thanks

Lou

At 11:47pm on September 21, 2010, Bruce Donaldson said…: Hey Herman, it was great to see you last Oct at the Hollywood Collectors Show. I just wanted to tell you thank you for being a menter to me back in 1977, and I believe the autograph collecting world would not be what it is today if not for you! Your an Icon.. Hope to see you out in California again, Sincerly Yours Bruce Donaldson ( USAF )