Michael Jackson Specially Signed HIStory CD Booklet — Have You Seen One Before? - Autograph Live2024-03-28T15:50:37Zhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/michael-jackson-specially-signed-history-cd-booklet-have-you-seen?commentId=3524372%3AComment%3A1602140&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNot authentic.tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-02-24:3524372:Comment:16027142021-02-24T08:53:27.536ZEric Keith Longohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Eric947
<p>Not authentic.</p>
<p>Not authentic.</p> yes i have read it i agree wi…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-02-24:3524372:Comment:16027092021-02-24T08:27:19.477ZIvohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Ivo
<p>yes i have read it i agree with Steve 100%, in my opinion it is definitely not Mj handwriting.<br/>I would save the money to send it to an authenticator.</p>
<p>yes i have read it i agree with Steve 100%, in my opinion it is definitely not Mj handwriting.<br/>I would save the money to send it to an authenticator.</p> Thank you Steve for your repl…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-02-24:3524372:Comment:16021602021-02-24T02:08:28.351ZMichael Calderhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/MichaelCalder
<p>Thank you Steve for your reply. It is ironic that your concerns regarding the letter shapes and connections are the very reasons that I believe the signature lends itself to authenticity. It just goes to show the delicate nature of verifying signatures and the contrasting viewpoints of observers. Nevertheless I respect your credentials and experience in these matters. I appreciate your comments notwithstanding that they were not what I was hoping to hear.</p>
<p>Michael Calder </p>
<p>Thank you Steve for your reply. It is ironic that your concerns regarding the letter shapes and connections are the very reasons that I believe the signature lends itself to authenticity. It just goes to show the delicate nature of verifying signatures and the contrasting viewpoints of observers. Nevertheless I respect your credentials and experience in these matters. I appreciate your comments notwithstanding that they were not what I was hoping to hear.</p>
<p>Michael Calder </p> This is definitely not real I…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-02-24:3524372:Comment:16021442021-02-24T00:37:41.881ZSteve Cyrkin, Adminhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/SteveCyrkin
<p>This is definitely not real IMO, sorry. The letter shapes and connections between the letters are off. There are too many characters. There's no smooth, natural flow. It does not look close to a real MJ to me. </p>
<p>This is definitely not real IMO, sorry. The letter shapes and connections between the letters are off. There are too many characters. There's no smooth, natural flow. It does not look close to a real MJ to me. </p> Michael,
There are no authent…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-02-24:3524372:Comment:16021402021-02-24T00:33:42.014ZSteve Cyrkin, Adminhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/SteveCyrkin
<p>Michael,</p>
<p>There are no authenticators accredited or licensed by the MJ estate. You'd go to one of the industry respected authenticators Roger Epperson (REAL) does music alone, and there are respected general authenticators BAS, ACOA, JSA, and PSA/DNA.</p>
<p>Michael,</p>
<p>There are no authenticators accredited or licensed by the MJ estate. You'd go to one of the industry respected authenticators Roger Epperson (REAL) does music alone, and there are respected general authenticators BAS, ACOA, JSA, and PSA/DNA.</p> Please see my reply to Phil C…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-02-24:3524372:Comment:16023302021-02-24T00:06:21.872ZMichael Calderhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/MichaelCalder
<p>Please see my reply to Phil Connor above.</p>
<p>Please see my reply to Phil Connor above.</p> In reference to the Michael J…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-02-24:3524372:Comment:16021262021-02-24T00:04:41.867ZMichael Calderhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/MichaelCalder
<p>In reference to the Michael Jackson signed HIStory Booklet, part of the 3LP HIStory Box Set, I do not know the provenance, if any, as this item came into my possession from a bulk purchase of vinyl records several years ago. I didn't even realize that the booklet was signed until recently. All I can say to those who doubt the authenticity of the signature is that the free flowing uninterrupted style bares a strong resemblance to many authenticated MJ signatures online, and if not genuine,…</p>
<p>In reference to the Michael Jackson signed HIStory Booklet, part of the 3LP HIStory Box Set, I do not know the provenance, if any, as this item came into my possession from a bulk purchase of vinyl records several years ago. I didn't even realize that the booklet was signed until recently. All I can say to those who doubt the authenticity of the signature is that the free flowing uninterrupted style bares a strong resemblance to many authenticated MJ signatures online, and if not genuine, was performed by a true artisan. I will admit that this signature does appear more horizontally compact than some other online examples, but otherwise the nuances of the individual letters (relative height, swirls, tails) are in strong agreement with other signatures published. It should be noted that there are also subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) differences in each of the many authenticated online examples. This is only to be expected as none of us sign identically every time. The Michael Jackson HIStory 3LP Box Set was always a valuable item in its own right. From memory of the order of U.S.$200 when released in 1995 and only increased from then on. Near mint copies such as this are currently asking upwards of U.S.$400 and as much as U.S.$1000 on eBay. It beggars belief that an imposter would chance his hand and risk damaging such a valuable item. I ask you to look closely (zoom in) at my pics, particularly the last photo which shows the signed booklet directly photographed without its plastic sleeve. This signature has been written very confidently and continuously, without wavering, breaks or hesitation. Lending further credence to authenticity is the fact that it is signed in gold marker, as often used (almost a trademark) in Michael Jackson commercial launches. In summary, if this is a forgery, it has been performed by an expert who taken the trouble to use the right pen, who has had the confidence to overcome the risk damaging a valuable item, and who indeed has had the ability to produce a signature of this exactness.</p>
<p>I have now taken the time to present several pieces of circumstantial evidence together with actual photographs supporting authenticity. I would be pleased to know your credentials and hear your actual reasons why you feel the signature is not authentic, rather than just "<span>That doesn't look real imo" or "hello, Not Authentic in my Opinion".</span></p>
<p><span>Finally, does anyone know the best place to have MJ signatures authenticated? I have been led to believe that there are only 2 or 3 places in USA that are actually accredited (Licenced by MJ estate) and that unless officially accredited any Certificate of Authenticity is merely speculative. However I do not know if this is true. I would welcome opinions.</span></p>
<p><span>Kind Regards, Michael Calder</span></p> hello, Not Authentic in my Op…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-02-23:3524372:Comment:16016672021-02-23T10:18:16.399ZIvohttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/Ivo
<p>hello, Not Authentic in my Opinion</p>
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<p>hello, Not Authentic in my Opinion</p>
<p></p> That doesn't look real imotag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-02-23:3524372:Comment:16016452021-02-23T10:14:34.173ZPhilhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/philconnor
<p>That doesn't look real imo</p>
<p>That doesn't look real imo</p> I know it has been 3 years si…tag:live.autographmagazine.com,2021-02-23:3524372:Comment:16016312021-02-23T09:24:15.025ZMichael Calderhttps://live.autographmagazine.com/profile/MichaelCalder
<p>I know it has been 3 years since the original discussion but I thought you might be interested in looking at this HIStory 3LP Box Set signed by Michael Jackson. It has not been authenticated but the visual evidence leaves little doubt that it is genuine. Attachment 3A.jpg shows the plastic protective sleeve lowered a little to show where some of the gold ink from the signature has transferred to the inside of the plastic (presumable the plastic sleeve was replaced over the book before the…</p>
<p>I know it has been 3 years since the original discussion but I thought you might be interested in looking at this HIStory 3LP Box Set signed by Michael Jackson. It has not been authenticated but the visual evidence leaves little doubt that it is genuine. Attachment 3A.jpg shows the plastic protective sleeve lowered a little to show where some of the gold ink from the signature has transferred to the inside of the plastic (presumable the plastic sleeve was replaced over the book before the signature was completely dry). This item may be unique as I have searched and cannot find another example of a MJ signed HIStory 3LP Box Set. It is unfortunate (in this instance) that I am located in Australia and I have no way of having the signature authenticated by an accredited MJ organization here.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Michael Calder<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8588374294?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8588374294?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8588375492?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8588375492?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8588376300?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8588376300?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8588377495?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8588377495?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>