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Permalink Reply by Ryan Maxwell on April 28, 2015 at 12:12pm

Looks very good, possible auto pen though? I dont think she signs her full signature this nicely anymore.

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Permalink Reply by James on April 28, 2015 at 12:25pm

I'm pretty sure this autopen. I went to a book signing of hers in 2004 in Kansas City. I got her autograph in-person. The event was also offering signed copies for only $20. So I thought that was cheap, and I bought three. I got back to the car and realized they looked all the same with a signature like yours. I realized they were autopen and went right back and got my money back. I told the people there (bookstore reps) that those "signed" copies were autopen. I don't think they had a clue what that was, but I got my money back.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on April 28, 2015 at 5:43pm

Typically on an Autopen you will see hard stops and dots where the pen is lowered and lifted at the ends of strokes. On this example, you can see a tapered lift at the end of Rodham and Clinton. 

Secondly, Autopens often (but not always) have an unnatural "shaky" flow. This example appears quite smooth and natural.

It does not match any HRC Autopen examples I could find online. This is not my area of expertise, but my sense is this could be authentic and is worth further investigation if it is an item you are interested in.

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Permalink Reply by James on April 28, 2015 at 6:57pm

Steve brings up some very good points, and obviously my encounter with those books was quite some time ago. He's right. Definitely investigate further.

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Permalink Reply by J.Seah on April 28, 2015 at 8:54pm

Thanks Ryan, James & Steve for opinions. This autograph was not a recent autograph. She signed only her first name now. I am interested in this Hillary autograph. Would love to hear from other forum members. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Maxwell on April 28, 2015 at 9:14pm

It has to be pretty recent as that book came out within the past year. 

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Permalink Reply by J.Seah on May 4, 2015 at 11:49am

I had done a quick opinion with PSA/DNA on this Hillary Rodham Clinton autograph and they are unable to render a opinion on it.

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Permalink Reply by BC on May 4, 2015 at 12:52pm

There are certain characteristics in the way the ink looks that makes me believe this isn't an autopen.

Here is another example for reference

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on May 4, 2015 at 3:17pm

Probably good. Amazing how close these two sigs are.

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Permalink Reply by laquila57 on January 31, 2016 at 2:25pm

I have this hope its real

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Permalink Reply by crazyrabbits23 on November 26, 2020 at 7:16pm

Here's the bookplate I have, as well as a program (found in an unrelated copy) that was given out at the book launch in Toronto, Canada.

I'll say this much - I'd much rather have a signed copy with a bookplate versus the Costco "signed" edition.

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Permalink Reply by beardog1 on November 26, 2020 at 8:45pm

Last week I found this copy of HRC's recent book and was surprised to find a signature on the title page.  Don't be fooled by the $3.99 price tag since it was Seniors' Day and I received an extra 30% off the tagged price.  Looks legit to me but appreciate opinions.  This rates up there with finding a James Lovell signed copy of Lost Moon at a used book store a couple of years ago.  

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