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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on May 5, 2020 at 2:39pm

Hi EJ,

I've never seen one of these COAs or don't know if that's the George Sanders who wrote Sanders Price Guide to Autographs. The autograph is what's important, of course. Would you like to post it for opinions?

Permalink Reply by EJ on May 5, 2020 at 4:11pm

Thanks! I just confirmed that George Sanders consigned his collection to Kevin Martin to sell it in a series of auctions as he retired in the late 90s, and these were his hand-signed COAs used for that series of sales.
I’m comfortable with the (primary) autograph that Sanders certified; I was actually (and amusingly) only curious about whether the COA was signed by The George Sanders or not. I have other items signed by Charles Hamilton, among other noteworthy autograph collectors / dealers through the years.  
A niche side topic to collect, I know. 
Best,

EJ

Permalink Reply by Bill on May 6, 2020 at 1:41pm

This from his 1994 price guide book you can  compare the 2 signatures 

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Permalink Reply by EJ on May 6, 2020 at 2:00pm

Great, thanks! 

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on May 6, 2020 at 1:47pm

It does appear to be his signature although the COA is so generic that does not show any verification it actually matches the item.

Permalink Reply by EJ on May 6, 2020 at 2:01pm

Many thanks. Yep, it was a lazy way of doing it for sure! At least I have the auction catalogue page which includes my item (highlighted) with photo and description (and noting that the auction was specifically to sell Sanders’ collection).