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Permalink Reply by eddy on June 5, 2025 at 1:27pm

Secretarial style, unfortunately.

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Permalink Reply by Sven Olsson on June 5, 2025 at 3:17pm

Looks like a secretary

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Permalink Reply by A.B. on June 6, 2025 at 1:47am

Thank you

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 5, 2025 at 3:47pm

Is It Real?

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Permalink Reply by A.B. on June 6, 2025 at 1:51am

Thank you

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 6, 2025 at 8:06am

Most welcome.

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Permalink Reply by eddy on June 6, 2025 at 9:43am

My fear has always been that the online studies by Rolf and others have been a double edged sword. 

They give the collector some experienced and valuable information.  Unfortunately, they are unwittingly giving the same to the forgers in the hobby.

I guess any well meaning, public autograph study has that sad potential.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on June 6, 2025 at 11:06am

Yes, educating the forgers has been a concern all along. This is why it's important for collectors to get input from others to confirm an autograph is highly likely real before they buy. That's the most important uses of sites like ours.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on June 6, 2025 at 11:34am

Indeed, this site provides an invaluable resource for collectors at all levels. Free opinions from a wide range of folks with varied knowledge and no dog in the fight, and the ability to discuss our observations. Win-win.

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Permalink Reply by eddy on June 5, 2025 at 4:28pm

Looking at this again, "secretarial" may be generous.  Perhaps just a plain old forgery. 

Anyway, I'd pass this one by.

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Permalink Reply by A.B. on June 6, 2025 at 1:48am

Thank you

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