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Lou Costello Signature

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Here's are Bud Abbott and Lou Costello signatures I came across that are signed in black fountain pen. The Abbott signature looks like other exemplars I have seen and I believe is authentic. I tend to think the Costello is as well. With Lou, I know that his signature sometimes varied and his secretary also signed for him. I was wondering if those familiar with A & C and their signing habits might care to weigh in.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 19, 2020 at 3:43pm

Here is my A&C collection for comparison: Matching C. 1945 album pages from Dr. Gary Brucato with a C. 1952 candid from the Violet and Francis Zane Collection.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 19, 2020 at 4:05pm

Thses appear somewhat atypical - see what others say.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on December 19, 2020 at 4:27pm

Thanks, Eric.....definitely appreciate the input.

I'd also certainly welcome others to share their thoughts on these

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on December 19, 2020 at 4:57pm

p.s. That's a great candid, Eric!

As I compare the ones on your album pages and the ones I have posted, I'm feeling a bit uncertain myself. Yours seem to have a natural flow to the writing which I'm not sure the others do.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on December 19, 2020 at 6:43pm

Thank you. What are these signatures on? Can you show the whole item?

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Permalink Reply by Eddy on December 19, 2020 at 8:50pm

The signatures are on a 40's photograph of them clowning for a publicity still. I should have uploaded the whole image so I am glad you asked, Eric.
Here is the photo as well as close ups of the signatures and what appears to be an inscription in Bud Abbott's hand (?).

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Permalink Reply by scott on December 23, 2020 at 12:51pm

The lady who signed for Lou Costello was named Aida Polo & niece to Eddie Polo silent movie star. Not a lot of info on her out there but I've got her signature that my grandfather brought home from the war. He got it signed at the Hollywood canteen.