"I have absolutely no clue about JWB's autograph but I have a lot of experience in looking at vintage photographs.
CDVs and cabinet cards can be found in remarkably good condition so I wouldn't rule this out solely because it looks so…"
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John Wilkes Booth
Started this discussion. Last reply by a pug called eva on Tuesday. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Abraham Lincoln “cut” signature on eBay
Started this discussion. Last reply by Woody2Shoes Aug 25, 2019. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Just listed on EBay (8/21/2019) Love the authentication sticker! Hope to see a…Continue
Historical forgeries by eBay seller dccollectibles4u
Started this discussion. Last reply by CJCollector Sep 16, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I’ve been following this guy’s forgeries for a while now. Below are current offerings and already sold items. Wouldn’t you like a John Wilkes Booth autograph clip for $256? What a deal! It’s…Continue
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"While Swann is a respected and reputable auction house, it's extremely important to remember, though, that like most auction houses, they clearly state that they absolutely do not guarantee authenticity, quality, originality, accuracy of…"
"I have to agree that the CDV does not looked aged which is concerning, but the writing does compare favorably with the aged looking CRV from the Library of Congress. Swann Galleries is the auction house. Any thoughts? I’m also sending.…"
"Thanks for letting me know about the one you purchased. I'm glad you got your money back. A lot of auctions would not do it easily.
What's the provenance of the one you asked about? I'd expect it at least to have a substantial sales…"
"By the way, Steve, it is not autographed front and back. What you took to be the back of it was actually the item I purchased from Bonhams, which apparently was not authentic and they agreed. I could’ve been out over $12,000 but they refunded…"
"It’s coming up at auction in May. I got burned once before at a Bonhams Auction two years ago, but they refunded my money when they agreed that there was a problem and it was likely not authentic. I’ve spent hours today, looking at…"
"The writing and signatures on both the front and back look like Booth's, but his material requires knowledge and expertise in him that I don't have. There are reproductions, including period photographs with the signature reproduced on…"
"eBay seller estatespecials is now selling ICZ forgeries. Thomas Edison. Jimi Hendrix, JFK, Walt Disney and many more. Must be another outlet for these criminals."
"Nope. Not Signed by JFK."
"Nope. Not Signed by JFK."
Infantrygabe Ebay seller JFK forgery
Infantrygabe, an eBay seller has been off my radar for awhile. However, this evening I came across an item on White House letterhead (not that hard to find) in which he has forged JFK’s famous quotation “My fellow Americans ask not...” along with JFK’s signature. How do I know? I found the source of his forgery, a genuine example from shapell.org He’s done this type of thing before, most notably with a Jackie Kennedy handwritten note which was traced from a genuine article, and he’s even…See More
"So what in the blue blazes does CV Publishers have to do with autograph authentication?"
"So, this delightful piece of history sold to one bidder at the starting bid of $399. However, a buyer with big pockets has a second chance, considering that eBay seller duke1776 is now offering a similar cut signature for $6695.00 plus $100.00…"
"I'm a big believer in researching a seller's ebay feedback before taking a plunge as a buyer. It's a seller's (and buyer's) rap sheet. It tells you almost everything pertaining to the chances of a successful transaction with…"
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- David Crosby and Roger McGuinn Byrds songbook from the 60's both in person. Also my Young Rascals autograph ( 3 of the 4) I got in 1966 at my first concert ever when I was 13 years old.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Abe Lincoln, of course
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It took 47 years but I finally got that wiley Rascal (Gene Cornish, that is)
Posted on March 12, 2014 at 10:51pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
In 1966 when I was 13 years old I went to see the Young Rascals in Rochester, NY, my very first concert. After the show the band passed out photo cards and they were signing from the stage. I got Dino, Eddie and Felix, but not Gene Cornish who is from Rochester. All these years I dreamed of getting that space filled in on my card and 47 years later I did when I saw the re-united Rascals in San Francisco on October 12, 2013. I spotted Gene's fiancee just before intermission, but she said she…
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