Alan Shepard... authentic?

Hey,

I bought this Alan Shepard signed and dedicated 8x10' NASA photo. What's your opinion on the signature (sorry, no larger scan available)?

Thanks :)

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on November 5, 2015 at 5:49pm

First American in space.Hello ,it looks off to me. Lets see if Mr Zarelli gives an opinion.

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Permalink Reply by Mike T on November 6, 2015 at 11:48am

Looks good to me.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on November 6, 2015 at 2:31pm

Alan Shepard frequently used secretaries to sign from his early NASA days right through the end of his life. Some secretaries were skilled and did an excellent job imitating Shepard's signature.

Happily, this is not one of them. No doubt authentic in my opinion.

Steve Zarelli
Zarelli Space Authentication, LLC
www.SpaceLOA.com

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on November 6, 2015 at 6:50pm

Thanks to Steve for giving his time and expertise!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on November 7, 2015 at 3:59am

My pleasure. Prices on Shepard have been very strong lately. Around $200 for personalized and $400+ for unpersonalized. Shepard on the moon pose is very uncommon and becoming commonly forged. You're talking around $1,200 for that pose.