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Through the Mail Autograph Collectors

If collecting by mail is one of your passions, this is your group! Share tips, experiences and current successful mailing addresses. But don't share home addresses unless you're sure the celebrity wants to receive mail there.

Jan 28, 2011

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Richard Alan Bates replied to T.H. Leighty's discussion Astronauts/CMOH/ACES in the group History

"I have been collecting Astronauts and WWII autographs for about 12 years. My library passed 2,000 books a couple of years ago and I do not know how many signed 3X5 cards of pilots and crew members from WWII. A large portion were collected in person…"

Aug 23, 2010

Richard Alan Bates is now a member of Autograph Magazine Live!

Aug 23, 2010

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History

For History Collectors-- share your collections, get opinions from fellow collectors and share the hobby

Aug 23, 2010

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About Me

What kind of member are you? Industry professionals must use their real names and identify themselves as such. (You don't have to pick just one!): Collector

What do you collect, or want to start collecting?: Sports, Books/Literature, Space/Aviation/Military

Tell us more about your collection, specific areas of interest, etc.:: I have a library of about 2,000+ books. Also signed prints of WWII aviation and space. Collect signed football jerseys, helmuts and footballs for my son who plays college football at Auburn University. Own 10+ Alan Bean signed artist proofs. Also collect autographs of any WWII pilot or crew member.

What is your level of expertise?: Intermediate Collector

What is your favorite autograph in your collection?: Charles Lindbergh

Why do you collect?: It makes me feel like I am part of history. The more I collect in a specific area the more I feel like I am part of the event or time that person lived in or took part in their life.