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Permalink Reply by Richard Booth on August 30, 2018 at 12:26pm

I think £1,200 for an authentic Monroe is a good price. The damage is not that bad to my eye. Does it have any provenance?

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 30, 2018 at 12:30pm

Richard

Many thanks for your help. 

The seller is 100% legit and can be trusted. The autograph hold up very well against other examplers

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 30, 2018 at 12:34pm

I'll post a photo of the reverse when it comes through

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 30, 2018 at 12:36pm

The problem is that someone has used scotch tape. Don't know how long it has been on.

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Permalink Reply by goodcat on August 30, 2018 at 1:08pm

I wouldn't make a move on a Monroe without contacting Pauline Berry here. 

She is our MM expert 

Shoot her a pm

It does not have that wispy looking ink that is a stand out MM trait. 

What year did the seller say it was supposed to be signed 

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 30, 2018 at 1:21pm

I'm certain it's authentic. My problem is the tape. Is it anything I should worry about. The tape looks old-ish, so it might not bleed-through in the future.

Any thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 30, 2018 at 1:45pm

Nice looking signature. Priced accordingly. 

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 30, 2018 at 1:50pm

Thanks Joe,

Will that tape be a problem?

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 30, 2018 at 1:58pm

Over time the adhesive will soak through the paper and darken it and make the repair job more noticeable. There are ways old tape can be removed but it is a delicate task. The longer the tape has been on the paper the more difficult it is to remove without damage. Storing it properly will help if removal is not an option for you but there is long term concerns.

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Permalink Reply by Abcd on August 30, 2018 at 2:05pm

Thanks Joe

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 30, 2018 at 2:37pm

Not a fan of this item but that sort of old tape often just falls off in time. It seems a bit odd that the album page was signed in the book, and the signature is much closer to the inside binding than where one would normally sign?

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Permalink Reply by DP on August 31, 2018 at 6:01am

Where is the photo of it?

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