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Donald Trump

Could anyone tell me if this is authentic or secretarial? Any opinions are very appreciated!

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Permalink Reply by Taylor116 on December 15, 2019 at 2:26pm

Thank you, Tim!

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Permalink Reply by Dan Morris on December 15, 2019 at 3:07pm

Agree, could be secretarial

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 15, 2019 at 3:24pm

I have a few Trump signed books with his full signature. I also believe this is secretarial. There are several different secretarial styles out there.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on December 15, 2019 at 3:33pm

Trump' signature can be very difficult. There are definite good, definite secretaries, but sometimes a wide gray area in between. And it has changed over time.

I believe this signature **MAY** be good, but I am not certain. In my opinion, it is consistent with the signatures in the signed editions below. I believe the same hand did them all including the one posted by the OP. It would not be the first time a secretary did signatures for a signed edition, but I am leaning they may be good.

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Permalink Reply by Taylor116 on December 15, 2019 at 4:07pm

Thanks for your help, Steve! I think I'll pass on this one, even though it could be real its not worth the risk for me. Thank You!

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 15, 2019 at 4:56pm

I still believe these are secretarial. I have books signed 25 to 30 years ago, and if you compare them to the signature you see on his executive orders, there is a style and slant, especially in "Trump" that is consistent and not existent in these. see below:

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 15, 2019 at 4:59pm

sorry for the orientation of the photos.

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Permalink Reply by Taylor116 on December 15, 2019 at 6:48pm

Good point Terrier, thanks for your insightful input! I'll definitely pass on this one due to the uncertainty surrounding it. Hopefully, someday I'll find an authentic one that doesn't break the bank!