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John Lennon Signed Magazine Photo

I believe at first look most people will say this signature is not genuine. That was my first impression. However after a more careful look at the signature I am leaning towards a genuine assessment. Any other thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on July 27, 2024 at 4:24am

I'd be totally amazed if this were to be real. I've never seen a "John" quite like this. Has anyone?

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Permalink Reply by Jim Cushman on July 27, 2024 at 6:33am

Done in the style of "WFIL" Helping Hands benefit. May 1975...

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Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on July 27, 2024 at 7:36am

You mean not genuine? Are there examples of "John" that look like this - particularly the "Jo"?

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Permalink Reply by Bruce Juice on July 27, 2024 at 11:17am

Never seen a "JO" like that -- so even if real it would hard to convince others.

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Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on July 28, 2024 at 9:48pm

fab432, what made you lean towards a genuine assessment? Other similar examples?

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Permalink Reply by fab432 on July 29, 2024 at 3:20am

I’m thinking only John could sign something that bad !!! It’s for sale at IAA Europe with an estimate of €700 to €900 . Currently 7 bids and a high bid of €1500.

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Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on July 29, 2024 at 5:38am

Oh dear! I've voiced my mis-givings about IAA many times. Rock n' pop is certainly not their speciality.

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Permalink Reply by 1-2-3-FAW on July 29, 2024 at 11:38am

# 1 TRACKS #2 CAIAZZO # 3 EPPERSON those are my atypical WFIL ...

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 29, 2024 at 1:02pm

I don't think it's real. I see why some might think it is.

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Permalink Reply by Marvin Gee on July 29, 2024 at 2:53pm

I agree with you Steve

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Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on July 29, 2024 at 9:51pm

The examples posted by 1-2-3-FAW are somewhat similar to the OP example but they look rushed and the OP example doesn't. The "Jo"s are also not as extremely atypical.

The "John" in the OP example looks like it could have been written by Bon Scott (AC/DC) and the "J" looks like some of Bob Marley's "B"s. I know the last sentence is a little silly and irrelevant but I couldn't resist.