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It had been quite some time since one of these turned up for sale. These contracts were discussed here previously. One was authenticated by PSA/DNA, but it was later removed from the certification database. Another was examined in person and the contract itself was found to have been produced using a color copier. The signatures appear to have been copied from the authentic 1970 contract shown below.

The seller claims that the contract has been signed by Lawrence Harris, but the signature above his printed name appears to be an attempt at Jac Holzman's signature using the 1970 contract as an example.

The price is $11,900 OBO. Opinions?

Authentic Lawrence Harris signature:

Authentic contract from 1970:


The framed piece as it appears in the eBay auction:

Original October 22, 1968, two-page recording document between Elektra Corp and "The Doors." Signed and initialed by "The Doors," Jim Morrison, Robert Krieger, John Densmore and Ray Manzarek and Lawrence Harris, Elektra Corp

The documents are in excellent condition. Framed.

Purchased personally from Bill Miller in 2002. Certificate of Authenticity by Bill Miller, Odyssey Group

BILL MILLER, President of "Autograph Collector" and Odyssey Publications in 1991, HE also ran the popular "Collecting" magazine, as well two books, "The Celebrity Authentication Guide" and the "Autograph Collector Price Guide".
In 2004, Bill sold his autograph and memorabilia company, OdysseyGroup and publishing company, Odyssey Publications to Heritage Auction, Dallas Texas.. A noted authority onhistorical documents and celebrity memorabilia. Mr. Miller has worked withclients such as Dolly Parton, The White House, Graceland, The CountryMusic Hall of Fame (he appraised and authenticated every single item inthe Hall of Fame collection) Marty Stuart, President Gerald Ford, theEstates of Minnie Pearl and Hank Snow to name just a few.
www.angelfire.com/biz5/puru777/billmiller2.htm

Bill Miller and his wife co-found Icon Entertainment Group in Nashville and established the Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline & Merle Haggard Museums in Nashville.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/253853317257

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It sold for a best offer price of $6,400.

I just saw this. The 2002 COA is from Odyssey Group. That was a company owned by the same people who owned Autograph Collector magazine, but different corporations. They sold autographs and had auctions.

Thanks. I read that Odyssey Group was subsequently acquired by Collectors Universe. Considering that PSA removed one of these from the certification database, I would expect this one to be rejected as well.

CU acquired Odyssey Group, and Odyssey Publications, which I bought. Yes, I agree. It's don't think it's likely that they'll approve it if it goes there.

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