"Abbott and Costello"

Hello everyone, any thoughts/opinions on these Abbott and Costello signatures that are on a photo from the movie "Lost in a Harem"

Thank you for your time

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Permalink Reply by eddy on August 12, 2023 at 8:27am

This looks to be forged. Whoever did it knew their styles....but the results are off. Inks also don't look vintage.

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Permalink Reply by BxBoy on August 12, 2023 at 4:41pm

Ok, they looked pretty good to me but I just wasn't sure and I didn't want to take any chances. I really appreciate you taking time to respond to me. I guess I will pass on this one.

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Permalink Reply by eddy on August 12, 2023 at 5:38pm

I'd certainly recommend passing on it. That ink is really off for the period IMHO.

Lou in particular is tricky as his long time secretary often signed for him. I have 3 promotional WHO'S ON FIRST records that Lou signed in 1957 during their last time in Vegas as a team. Each of them appears at first glance as a slightly different signature style....but all are by him.

Surviving signed photos are really hard to come by....especially in character from their films.

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Permalink Reply by BxBoy on August 12, 2023 at 9:47pm

Ok, thank you so much for the information, that helped me a lot.

If it's not too much to ask, what do you think of this one? It's written on a menu.

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Permalink Reply by eddy on August 13, 2023 at 7:43am

I'd say that one looks good, Probably early 40s...and nice and bold.

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Permalink Reply by BxBoy on August 13, 2023 at 5:26pm

Thank you so much for your help

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Permalink Reply by BxBoy on August 14, 2023 at 10:57pm

Hello again, I really hate to bother you, but it seems like you know a lot about Abbott and Costello signatures, so I was wondering if you can tell me how much do you think this signature should cost? I don't want to be taken advantage of and overpay for it. Thanks again.

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Permalink Reply by eddy on August 15, 2023 at 7:08am

I'd think probably in the $300-$350 range. I certainly don't think much above that since it's not on a photo or with Bud.

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Permalink Reply by BxBoy on August 15, 2023 at 2:21pm

Ok, once again, thank you so much, I really appreciate your time.

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Permalink Reply by eddy on August 15, 2023 at 4:13pm

You're very welcome!

Permalink Reply by BxBoy on September 6, 2023 at 1:42pm

Hello again Sir Eddy,

May I bother you one more time? Do these signatures look authentic to you? I'm sorry about having just one picture. The signatures are faded but I'm just wondering if they are real. Thanks.