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Is this JFK real?

Hi, I was hoping for opinions on this JFK signature from 1960. It is on a campaign brochure. Seller claims to have obtained the signature in 1960 when he was a child. Thanks in advance for all replies.

Allen

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Permalink Reply by hitmanten on June 12, 2016 at 3:15pm

I think it's got a shot at being authentic

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Permalink Reply by James on June 12, 2016 at 5:11pm

In my opinion, it is definitely authentic.

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Permalink Reply by Herman Darvick on June 13, 2016 at 7:51pm

In my opinion, it's a forgery.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on June 13, 2016 at 8:19pm

Thanks, Herman.

Allen, Herman really knows presidents.

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Permalink Reply by James on June 13, 2016 at 10:00pm

Unfortunately, Herman is wrong this time. This is a clear example of Kennedy's "campaign-style" signature. I have four authentic JFK autographs and number five is on the way. I've been studying Kennedy sigs quite a bit over the last two years. I still have to refer to my exemplars many times as JFK had many signature styles. It's quite amazing how many different ways he would sign things.

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Permalink Reply by James on June 13, 2016 at 10:02pm

Herman, this is one example of JFK's campaign style signature that he used during the 1960 election season when he was on the run and signing in crowds.

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Permalink Reply by Allen Blankenship on June 13, 2016 at 8:22pm

Thanks for all of the replies, I really appreciate it.

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Permalink Reply by James on June 13, 2016 at 10:04pm

Allen if you get a good deal and want a real JFK, don't pass this up. It will pass PSA OR JSA.

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Permalink Reply by Allen Blankenship on June 13, 2016 at 10:08pm

Thanks James, I really appreciate your input. What you're saying makes perfect sense because the seller says that he acquired the signature at a JFK campaign stop in West Virginia in 1960. What would you consider a good deal for this? I think I may be able to get it for $1000 - $1200.

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Permalink Reply by James on June 13, 2016 at 10:17pm

I think that's a good price range. JFK prices are all over the place. White House letters often go for around $3500. Senate letters about $1500-$2500. Any JFK sig should be valued at at east $1000. I've seen things like this go for $750 to $2000. But getting one for $750 would be a steal, particularly since this is signed on a nice looking brochure. If you can get it for $1000, you will have scored a nice piece at a good price.