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Beware: Jimi Hendrix Experience Signed 1968 Liz Shaw Datebook
In June of 2011, a major auction house sold a 1968/69 datebook containing multiple signatures, including several from the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Individual signatures and signature sets from this book were subsequently offered through various autograph dealers and auction houses. The majority of the Jimi Hendrix Experience signatures and inscriptions appear rushed and loose, but bear an overall resemblance to authentic exemplars. The cover of the book is adorned with detailed artwork credited to a Liz Shaw, giving the appearance that it was once owned by a devoted fan. However, setting these things aside and taking a closer look at the signatures together with another person has revealed a number of issues. First and foremost, authentic signatures and inscriptions closely resembling those in the book appear to have been used as templates. In addition, the signatures and inscriptions contained in the datebook show a number of inconsistencies including incorrect letter formations, stops and starts, letter separation issues, uncrossed “T”s, undotted “I”s, a lack of detail in areas, sharp angles, and one instance of a signature that appears to contain an attempt at correcting a mistake.
In 2013, another major auction house previewed a similarly signed University of Exeter diary dated 1966/67, which was withdrawn prior to the time of the auction. That book contained signatures and signature sets that clearly duplicate some of those contained in the 1968/69 datebook. Some of those signatures avoid apparent mistakes present in the datebook signatures, while others duplicate them.
This one appears to have been used twice, with one set including the "Best Wishes" inscription and the other the instrument names and "Jimi Hendrix Experience" inscription.
The set on the left appears to have missed the "N" in "Hendrix", which is written directly over the "D". The set on the right shows incorrect pen lifts between the "EN" and "DR" in "Hendrix." The pen is slightly shifted and the signature continues. I don't believe I've ever seen a clearly uncrossed "T" in "Mitch" outside of this datebook, which contains two.
Here are closer pics:
This page appears to contain a number of errors as follows:
Incorrect formation of the "O" in a clockwise direction.
A "V" that is too sharp and angular.
A pen lift and shift while forming the first "A" in "Always."
An incorrect formation of the second "A" in "Always." It appears that the formation of the top portion of this "A" was misinterpreted, and was mistakenly written in a counterclockwise direction.
A lack of letter separation between the "AN" in "And."
A stutter of the pen between the "IM" in "Jimi."
The heart is incorrectly formed.
This one appears to contain additional letter separation issues along with a change in direction during the formation of the "N" in "And." In addition, the formation of the "A" in "Stay" is incorrect.
The "A" should be formed in a single motion. Here you can see that the lower portion of the "A" has been drawn separately.
Note: The purpose of this discussion is to provide information to buyers and sellers of Jimi Hendrix Experience autographs. Please keep the scope of the discussion limited to the two books and their contents. Thanks!
Tags: 1968, Calendar, Datebook, Ewbank's, Exeter, Experience, Forgery, Hendrix, Jimi, Liz, More…
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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on
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No sale and probably the worst of the bunch.
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I just noticed that this page was recently offered by Paddle8.
Signed Agenda Page, Late 1960s
Lot Number 35
Ink on paper
4 x 3 in (10.16 x 7.62 cm)
Signed and inscribed in black ballpoint ink by Jimi Hendrix on rectoOnline bidding for this work ended on October 29, 2015 at 1:00pm EST.
DESCRIPTION
A page from an agenda, marking the week of August 1, 1968, this charming piece of rock and roll history is signed and inscribed "Love Always and Forever, Jimi Hendrix." It is accompanied by a heart and arrow motif and was originally gifted to Elizabeth Shaw, who was a Hendrix groupie and followed the band, religiously.
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Permalink Reply by Full Time Flipper on
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i was browsing bonhams past hendrix and noticed a couple of these pages or very similar were sold by them some time ago
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That's correct. Both are from the Liz Shaw datebook.
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Permalink Reply by J.Seah on
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I came across this LP for sale recently. Here is the description:
1969 HENDRIX smash hits album signed by JIMI for ME in 1970, MITCH and NOEL signed at a BILL GRAHAM reunion for ME in SAN FRANCISCO .
This is the only pic available. Requested for up close pic but seller does not want to sent it. That raises a red flag for me. Authentic??
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It doesn't look authentic to me.
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Permalink Reply by Gratefulphish on
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I just happened to run across that same album listed on craigslist. A pretty much guaranteed sign of fraud.
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The previously mentioned University of Exeter diary companion piece to the Liz Shaw datebook is coming up for auction at Ewbank's on May 12th. It's the entire book of forgeries that was removed from another UK auction. It already has one bid at 1,500 GBP.
Lot 559A: A small personal diary for University of Exeter 1966-67 containing six sets of Jimi Hendrix Experience Tour autographs (Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell) on separate pages, other signatures include Pete Green from Fleetwood Mac, Keith Ray, Jim McCarty, Paul Samwell Smith, Chris Dreja and Jeff Beck (The Yardbirds).Provenance: From the collection of a roadie who travelled with the band.
Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000
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Ewbanks i couldnt think of a better place for it a crappy dumping ground for fakes with clueless clients..perfect it should do well
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It's up to 2,900 GBP with six bids.
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Unfortunately, pages from the Liz Shaw Datebook are still turning up for sale, and Sothebys will be offering this fake set in their upcoming auction. It was previously sold through Gotta Have Rock and Roll Auctions in December of 2013.
Jimi HendrixTHE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE FULL BAND AUTOGRAPHS
Estimate
4,000 — 6,0001 small date book page (4 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.; 105 x 140 mm). Signed by all members in blue ink, November 1968.
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