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Common Secretarials

Hi All,

I thought a thread where we could share secretarials in one spot might be a good idea.

I will start with an Edward G. Robinson, often sold as authentic. There are at least 4 on eBay right now. Please add whatever you like.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 26, 2023 at 3:28pm

Here are Crawford (C.1960) and Davis (C.1930's-40) secretarials.

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Permalink Reply by JMS1223 on October 26, 2023 at 3:46pm

Good to know. I heard the autographs Bette Davis signed ttm in the 1980s were authentic with the 1930s/1940s ones being secretarial. Is this true?

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 26, 2023 at 4:00pm

That is too broad a question w/o images. If you mean this signature style below, those are authentic but much be examined on its merits.The number of 1930's secretarials on eBay right now is alarming. These later signatures are often forged as well.

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Permalink Reply by JMS1223 on October 26, 2023 at 4:08pm

I was curious about these photos usually sent out in the 1980s. Sorry for the link but it’s too difficult to figure out how to post photos from the internet (rather than from my computer)

Link to photo: Bette Davis

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Permalink Reply by JMS1223 on October 26, 2023 at 4:32pm

Thanks. I have been looking. Trying to find one for $25 or under (personalized is okay).

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 26, 2023 at 4:43pm

There were 4 for $20-$35 on eBay recently but that is a little optimistic. Currently, the lowest is $42 Buy It Now.

B Davis

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Permalink Reply by JMS1223 on October 26, 2023 at 4:46pm

I’ll wait and keep looking. I saw a few sell for under $25 a few times. Just need to be patient and lucky (got outbid on the last one which ended up costing the final bidder about $30). I pretty much have a set price so I will be patient and not let myself be tempted into paying more.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on October 26, 2023 at 4:52pm

That is an excellent approach, especially as these are not rare.

Permalink Reply by Eddy on October 26, 2023 at 5:27pm

JMS1223 - I believe the one you supplied above made out to 'Pat Rundle' is secretarial. Her secretary at this period was extremely good at replicating her signature and this particular image (and others, actually) was routinely sent out from her office. There's a very good reason they are not rare, unfortunately. Be cautious with what is even deemed 'good' from her later career.