Lewis Carroll Signatures - Authentic?

Can anyone weigh in on these two Lewis Carroll (C.L. Dodgson) signatures? In every example I can find, Dodgson includes the "L" in the signature, and in all but a few, the "D" connects to the "o". Thanks for any assistance.

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Permalink Reply by eddy on July 19, 2023 at 1:13pm

I actually looked a bit at his signature several years ago when a collector friend was seeking a piece by him.  I think you are doing well to have some concern about these.  I wouldn't be so worried about the "D" connecting to the "o" as much as the lack of the "L".  It would be enough for me to avoid.  Even if these are real, it's a different signature altogether from his classic style.   

Here's an RR example of the "D"/"o" separated:

https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/lot-detail/344673206140555-charl...

p.s.  That first one especially looks like something that might have been printed mechanically.  The ink doesn't seem to have any age related or pressure application nuances.

Permalink Reply by michelle on July 19, 2023 at 11:38pm

I dont like either of them, the first one as Eddy says has no age to it

Permalink Reply by Will McIntosh on July 21, 2023 at 12:55pm

Thanks Eddy and Michelle, I really appreciate the assistance!

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