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"Unfortunately I could not read the whole dedication, but noticed some grammar mistakes which would make me somehow careful about this one knowing Marlene Dietrich was fluent in German and garnished her English with a kind of exotic touch. The word…"
"Thank you for taking the time to look and respond.
I appreciate your honest observation. My initial assessment was based on comparison with some early German-period Ross Verlag examples, where the signature style appears less standardized than her…"
"Why not post these matching period examples?"
"Thank you for taking the time to review it.
I did conduct a focused comparison with documented 1930s Ross Verlag examples, specifically early German inscriptions rather than her later, more standardized American studio signatures. It is well…"
"The one observation you didn't provide was how your item compares to other examples of her signature. I don't know her signature but I took a quick look at a dozen or so online and they didn't seem to resemble yours at…"
Marlene Dietrich signed Ross Verlag postcard – Beckett “Unlikely” – Opinions welcome
Hello everyone,I recently acquired a Ross Verlag postcard (No. 759) of Marlene Dietrich with a German inscription that reads:“Für Lili – liebe Grüße – Ihre Marlene Dietrich”I submitted it to Beckett for a Quick Opinion and received an “Unlikely to Pass Full Authentication” result.Before forming a final opinion, I would genuinely appreciate technical feedback from experienced collectors here.Observations:• Period Ross Verlag postcard (No. 759) • Ink does not fluoresce under UV • Natural flow and…See More
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- I participate in online autograph and vintage photography communities, with a focus on early 20th century film memorabilia.
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- I would like to join Autograph Live to learn from experienced collectors and improve my understanding of autograph authentication. I am currently researching a vintage Marlene Dietrich signed photograph and would greatly value expert opinions on period signature variations.
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- What are your areas of interest?
- Modern Hollywood and Stage, Classic Hollywood and Stage, History/Politics, Space/Aviation/Military
- Why do you collect?
- I collect because I enjoy the historical research and the connection original documents and signatures create with the past.
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- A signed vintage studio portrait from the 1930s film era.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Albert Einstein
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- February 2, 2026
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