Paramhansa Yogananda signature

I have been looking for quite some time to find a Paramhansa (or Paramahansa) Yogananda signature. He is a religious figure that is actually buried in the same place as Michael Jackson and many other celebrities.

I was wondering if any of you have come across his signature, or know where I could find one.

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Permalink Reply by Keith Whitley on November 23, 2013 at 9:00pm

I am lucky enough to have lived many years near his Encinitas SRF gardens, and read and admire his works.

I hope someone can help you find something with his signature.

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Permalink Reply by Raju Kumar on November 24, 2013 at 7:33am

Thanks for the reply.

I stumbled upon this one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111224153010?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_...

It looks authentic to me as the time period at Hotel Pennsylvania in NYC lines up with his chronological journey. It was signed in 1923, before he went by Paramhansa. The only thing that slightly concerned me was how he signed Swami, which differs from the two other examples I have seen, that are more of full S's, however, the last name name seems pretty consistent. The other things that gave me confidence in this signature are: 1) This is a first edition book done before he was anybody famous. He signed many of these books in personal classes given at the hotel. The book also comes with an original leaflet from the hotel on the inside cover.

This book was taken from an estate sale in Connecticut, which also makes sense geographically to where the book would have been signed (NYC).

Also, I don't know how many people are out there forging Yogananda autographs lol. I guess you never know though. The seller was very forthright about all the details. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Raju Kumar on November 24, 2013 at 7:40am

Here are other examples to compare too.

Time period is very important here, as his signature (at least the first name) changed in style and pronunciation. I do not know when some of these signatures occured. The one constant is the last name, where the pen strokes remain consistent imo.

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Permalink Reply by pat fowler on January 12, 2014 at 1:06am

i have a copy of the inner culture magazine from the self realization fellowship. It is sign by yogananda to a devote from ojai California 1944. my email is pafcali@gmail.com i will send pics