Bette Davis signed lobby card - Autograph Live2024-03-28T17:44:55Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/bette-davis-signed-lobby-card?commentId=3524372%3AComment%3A1257378&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis is what I have been seei…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2018-09-16:3524372:Comment:12580432018-09-16T15:54:20.227ZEric Keith Longohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Eric947
<p>This is what I have been seeing. I made this for you B. Anderson, to show what I look at. Normally I'd show this upside down and backwards because then your eye is not fooled by common letter shapes. Do these <em>really</em> look the just same or whatever was said? It's just too atypical for me, and these are two letters.…</p>
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<p>This is what I have been seeing. I made this for you B. Anderson, to show what I look at. Normally I'd show this upside down and backwards because then your eye is not fooled by common letter shapes. Do these <em>really</em> look the just same or whatever was said? It's just too atypical for me, and these are two letters.</p>
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<p>I am sorry but I must say I am honestly surprised you did not know this re 62/416 - it is...lobby cards 101. So MANY of the movie still collectors can not tell a 1960's reprint from a true 1940's still! Self education and experience handling the real items always gives you the edge.</p>
<p>I am sorry but I must say I am honestly surprised you did not know this re 62/416 - it is...lobby cards 101. So MANY of the movie still collectors can not tell a 1960's reprint from a true 1940's still! Self education and experience handling the real items always gives you the edge.</p> B. Anderson stated his concer…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2018-09-16:3524372:Comment:12579262018-09-16T15:24:01.806ZEric Keith Longohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Eric947
<p>B. Anderson stated his concerns almost immediately. As did we.</p>
<p>B. Anderson stated his concerns almost immediately. As did we.</p> I've been concerned since I f…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2018-09-16:3524372:Comment:12580992018-09-16T15:14:16.534ZEric Keith Longohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Eric947
<p>I've been concerned since I first responded - too atypical for me. The number "62/416" only means the 416th film released in 1962 (did I say that right?) - not anything to do with a set or edition number etc. They will all have the same number. If it said "R" in front that would be a re-release etc.</p>
<p>I've been concerned since I first responded - too atypical for me. The number "62/416" only means the 416th film released in 1962 (did I say that right?) - not anything to do with a set or edition number etc. They will all have the same number. If it said "R" in front that would be a re-release etc.</p> https://www.worthpoint.com/w…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2018-09-16:3524372:Comment:12580322018-09-16T15:07:57.072ZB. Andersonhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/BAnderson
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<p>I did look on worthpoint and found a Baby Jane lobby card sold about 10 years ago. Similar placement of name on the card and style. The "Hello to" portion seems identical.</p>
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<p>Note: I made another comment about the 62/416 being same as mine, but searched and…</p>
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<p>I did look on worthpoint and found a Baby Jane lobby card sold about 10 years ago. Similar placement of name on the card and style. The "Hello to" portion seems identical.</p>
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<p>Note: I made another comment about the 62/416 being same as mine, but searched and saw that that is on many/all others.</p>
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<p></p> There are Bette Davis signatu…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2018-09-15:3524372:Comment:12576292018-09-15T17:11:20.695ZJoe W.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JoeWasson
<p>There are Bette Davis signatures in all price ranges. It's a great time to buy vintage material. With that said, take your time and study what's out there. Can't say any of us are right 100% of the time but we gain experience, we become better at our assessments.</p>
<p>Bette also had secretaries sign for her as well. I don't think anyone is forging much of her today although, maybe 20 years ago, that would be a different story.</p>
<p>Ask questions. At least, even with differing opinions,…</p>
<p>There are Bette Davis signatures in all price ranges. It's a great time to buy vintage material. With that said, take your time and study what's out there. Can't say any of us are right 100% of the time but we gain experience, we become better at our assessments.</p>
<p>Bette also had secretaries sign for her as well. I don't think anyone is forging much of her today although, maybe 20 years ago, that would be a different story.</p>
<p>Ask questions. At least, even with differing opinions, you will gain some nuggets of knowledge. Main thing is that you feel comfortable with what you own. Since you asked about this particular signature here perhaps you already had a shadow of a doubt?</p> Not speaking for Joe, but eac…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2018-09-15:3524372:Comment:12577942018-09-15T17:08:47.102ZEric Keith Longohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Eric947
<p>Not speaking for Joe, but each potential example must be taken on its own merits without regard to source/seller etc. <em>Or sticker.</em> </p>
<p>Not speaking for Joe, but each potential example must be taken on its own merits without regard to source/seller etc. <em>Or sticker.</em> </p> Thanks again to all. I try to…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2018-09-15:3524372:Comment:12576252018-09-15T17:01:41.756ZB. Andersonhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/BAnderson
<p>Thanks again to all. I try to look, but I recognize that I may not be best at accessing. I can recognize attributes of a signature, but have no way to know how to tell if it has been forged. Whether something is blocky, fluid, etc., I have no way to tell, so someone could imitate the key attributes, and I would not be able to tell.</p>
<p>I detest the stickers, but I also like peace of mind too.</p>
<p>So, Joe W., you say it is easy to find cheaper Bette Davis that lacks the sticker. Do you…</p>
<p>Thanks again to all. I try to look, but I recognize that I may not be best at accessing. I can recognize attributes of a signature, but have no way to know how to tell if it has been forged. Whether something is blocky, fluid, etc., I have no way to tell, so someone could imitate the key attributes, and I would not be able to tell.</p>
<p>I detest the stickers, but I also like peace of mind too.</p>
<p>So, Joe W., you say it is easy to find cheaper Bette Davis that lacks the sticker. Do you find she is not forged that much and if I see a lot of the key attributes of her signature, as shown in this thread, that it is likely genuine?</p> +1. I should perhaps mention…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2018-09-14:3524372:Comment:12574832018-09-14T15:32:29.183ZEric Keith Longohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Eric947
<p>+1. I should perhaps mention now that I will <em>never</em> buy, sell or recommend <em>anything</em> vandalized with a stupid sticker from those "services". Free adverting. They are too large, go in the worst places, never quite the edge, and they are red white and blue - eyesore and fairly unremovable. If I <em>were</em> to buy such a thing I would do exactly the same work, and the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>sticker would be on the cert.</em></span> What will happen when…</p>
<p>+1. I should perhaps mention now that I will <em>never</em> buy, sell or recommend <em>anything</em> vandalized with a stupid sticker from those "services". Free adverting. They are too large, go in the worst places, never quite the edge, and they are red white and blue - eyesore and fairly unremovable. If I <em>were</em> to buy such a thing I would do exactly the same work, and the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>sticker would be on the cert.</em></span> What will happen when this or that company goes out of favor and the stickers become a liability? With coins you could just reslab in another holder. Anyway, no thanks. I buy autographs and artifacts with those <em>submission</em> fees. I do my own authentication in several areas for about 20 years now or more, more, selling to collectors and museums on both sides of the pond - I was selling New York World's Fair memorabilia inside the shop of the 1938 NYC building in Flushing Meadows Park in the 90's and vintage color Fair photography after that, well before eBay. And I have done OK. :)</p> Why limit yourself to such a…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2018-09-14:3524372:Comment:12573782018-09-14T11:42:46.347ZJoe W.https://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/JoeWasson
<p>Why limit yourself to such a strict criteria? Bette Davis autographs are not that difficult to learn with a little study. Once you get the hang of it, you will be able to find some nice examples at lower prices. The only advice I would suggest would be to stay away from borderline examples. </p>
<p>Why limit yourself to such a strict criteria? Bette Davis autographs are not that difficult to learn with a little study. Once you get the hang of it, you will be able to find some nice examples at lower prices. The only advice I would suggest would be to stay away from borderline examples. </p>