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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on March 14, 2017 at 3:35pm

I wouldn't touch it.

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Permalink Reply by John Carpenter on March 15, 2017 at 6:05am

Kind of surprised to hear that as this is being offered from a very reputable dealer, one mentioned here as one the of the best (registered UACC also).  What dont u like about it?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on March 15, 2017 at 8:29am

It appears small and tight looking. Don't like the shape of the J. I have seen this style (with the distinct J) many times and don't have confidence in it. 

I don't claim to be a Stewart "expert," but I've been studying and collecting Stewart for many years. In my opinion, there are many Stewart fakes that slip by reputable dealers.

I am not going to flat out state that this is a fake, but my opinion remains that I have doubts about it and it is an example I would avoid. 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on March 15, 2017 at 1:21pm

A larger image would be helpful. There are other members here with good familiarity with James Stewart. I wish they'd weigh in as I'd be curious to see their opinions. 

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Permalink Reply by John Carpenter on March 15, 2017 at 1:59pm

Here is another from same dealer

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on March 15, 2017 at 3:08pm

Check out this blog post I did in 2012 and let me know what you think: http://stevezarelli.blogspot.com/2012/07/james-stewart-suspected-fo...

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Permalink Reply by John Carpenter on March 16, 2017 at 6:29am

Sure is food for thought.  Thanks

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Permalink Reply by DP on March 15, 2017 at 9:43am

Which dealer if offering this? 

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Permalink Reply by John Carpenter on March 15, 2017 at 10:32am

Golden Age Autographs

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