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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on April 13, 2019 at 5:41am

Hi David. I believe this is genuine. The only thing that gives me pause is I would expect this to have been personalized. 

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Permalink Reply by David Todd on April 13, 2019 at 5:54am

Good point Joe - Thank you for your input -

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Permalink Reply by a pug called eva on April 13, 2019 at 10:52pm

This one wouldn't be for me. Too many atypical letter formations (e.g. the "y" in Audrey) and the slant/spacing of the letters doesn't look right in the Audrey. Strangely, tbe inscription looks better, though I don't remember seeing her writing "love" at the end of the inscription, and I agree with Joe that such a warm inscription would normally be personalised - or perhaps even be signed only with the first name.

Although this may not be a valid concern I would also always be a bit more cautious about autographs on items with great eye appeal. I think this is is the Tiffany's soundtrack cover. If it is, I would be even more cautious as that is a very desirable piece.

I haven't gone back through the various Audrey threads so I am just going from memory and "gut feel" here.

One last point, you might be better off posting this in the "Authenticity Opinions" category.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 13, 2019 at 10:55pm

I also am not quite comfortable here - the execution/ flavor seems off.

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Permalink Reply by David Todd on April 14, 2019 at 4:50am

Thank you for looking -

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Permalink Reply by David Todd on April 14, 2019 at 4:50am

Thank you for your inpuit!

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Permalink Reply by michelle on April 14, 2019 at 5:06am

I too would also have expected such a fullsome message to have been personalised  and there are     atypical letter formations as others have pointed out.  Beautiful photo though

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 14, 2019 at 5:18am

"...Although this may not be a valid concern I would also always be a bit more cautious about autographs on items with great eye appeal. I think this is is the Tiffany's soundtrack cover. If it is, I would be even more cautious as that is a very desirable piece...."

This is a very valid and observant point!

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on April 14, 2019 at 6:02am

I can only say if this is a forgery it is a very good forgery. I agree with pug that the inscription writing is more convincing that the signature itself. And it was signed in a very unrushed situation. I would be completely convinced it is authentic if there included a personalization to someone(possibly removed?).

I still stand this may well be signed by Audrey. Just my humble opinion.

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Permalink Reply by David Todd on April 14, 2019 at 6:30am

Thanks Joe - I think it that if one were going to fake, they wouldn't risk writing an inscription plus the autograph. I have seen variations of slating so not too concerned about that - I sent off to PSA  on Sat the (4/13) so stay tuned - Thanks for your opinion :)

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on April 14, 2019 at 6:42am

That is precisely why I would expect it done. RE Certification, 50% or more of that TPG's Gleason exemplars online are just secretarials or forgeries  - I hope they are better with Hepburn. I don't deal with them.

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on April 14, 2019 at 6:56am

I would not say that PSA or any of the other services are the end all of opinions. Although they are accepted as the gospel in the marketplace. If your intent is to sell this signed photo it will definitely help. But if this piece is for your personal collection then enjoy it regardless. Hope this works out for you.

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