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I have been collecting Star Wars autographs since 1998. Not all of my signatures are on Star Wars memorabilia. For example, when I met Warwick Davis at a comic convention in New York City, I had him sign a Willow photograph. I also have publicity photos of Sir Alec Guinness and Christopher Lee from the 1970s, and a Natalie Portman signed The Diary of Anne Frank theater poster from her performance on Broadway back in 1998. My current wish list includes Peter Cushing, Terence Stamp and John Williams. I am interested in knowing about the collections and wish lists of other members.

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Permalink Reply by David on May 16, 2014 at 10:38am

George Lucas

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on June 21, 2014 at 7:43am

Very nice David. I love that particular photo. Did you acquire the autograph in person or did you purchase it from a seller?

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Permalink Reply by Humberto Carmona on June 12, 2014 at 3:58pm

Hi everyone.

Last year I posted this autograph from Alec Guinness that I had and I have finally gotten around to sending it to PSA to be authenticated. It just came back and they think it is authentic. I'm wondering what you all think the value of this is. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on June 21, 2014 at 7:50am

That is great news Humberto. Congratulations! You may be able to get as much as $500 for it. I would not sell it for any less than $300. Keep us posted.

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Permalink Reply by Bradford on July 2, 2014 at 5:49pm

Was this authentic? If so went for a bargain! George Lucas Star Wars Authentic Autographed 8 X 10 Photo C-3PO & Ewoks http://r.ebay.com/OPjzM2

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on July 7, 2014 at 6:09pm

That is George's signature, but the vast majority of those shots sent out from his office are cardboard paper stock and the inscription is not going to come off of that. This is the main reason that they do not sell for very much.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on July 7, 2014 at 6:11pm

So the dedication is secretarial?

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on July 7, 2014 at 6:22pm

The name dedications are mixed, some are in his hand, some are not. The May the force be with you bit and the signature are all George.

The sharp tipped paint marker that was used, cuts an impression into the card stock image, so even if you are lucky enough to have gotten one with a semi gloss finish, and the inscription might be removed, you are left with the Keith indentation in the image.

Or in the worst case, you get the non-gloss print and any removal of "Keith" takes the color right off the image as well as the name.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on July 7, 2014 at 6:34pm

Thanks for the clarification, Pete.

As long as the dedication -- especially "may the Force be with you" -- were in his hand, I would not mind it at all!

It seems crazy to me a messier signature with no extra writing can go for much more than a nice sig and dedication, but that is the state of today's market. Of course, the extra writing and dedication provides added assurance of authenticity as well.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on July 17, 2014 at 6:51am

I agree Steve. A vintage George Lucas autograph, particularly one with a "May the Force be with you" inscription, should sell for much more than a current in-person autograph. He certainly does not sign anything in that style any longer, and receiving a "May the Force be with you" inscription is very rare today.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shepherd on July 17, 2014 at 6:43am

That is some great insight Pete. Thanks for posting the information. Do you happen to know if there is any significance in whether George signed that particular photo in either gold or silver? Mine was signed in gold and it does not include an inscription.

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on July 17, 2014 at 7:07am

I have seen them signed in both Gold and Silver and they always seem to be in fine or extra fine. My guess is he just used whatever was on his desk until it died, then he was handed something else to use and so on.

I have had piles of them, but I think I am down to maybe 2. One in fine Gold with "May the force be with you" personal inscription removed, and one in super fine silver with just his signature no message or inscription, from the same time frame.