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Permalink Reply by Judge Nutmeg on September 23, 2017 at 8:56am

Found a good example of Alan Watts handwriting. I certainly see similar characteristics, but would love to hear the experts opinions.

Many thanks in advance.

https://youtu.be/OX0OARBqBp0

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Permalink Reply by Judge Nutmeg on October 9, 2017 at 11:43am

So, on my quest to find examples of Alan Watts signatures, i stumbled across this little gem.

It looks very similar to mine, but would love to know what the trained eye contingent think.

(Mine is undedicated)

Thanks in advance!
https://youtu.be/56blGsmWd9k

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Permalink Reply by Judge Nutmeg on November 2, 2017 at 12:34pm

https://youtu.be/7YgEhvZDZVg

Is anyone familiar with Alan Watts?

All comments and feedback much appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.

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Permalink Reply by Judge Nutmeg on December 5, 2017 at 12:26pm

...just in case anyone missed it the first time around...

Anyone familiar with Alan Watts?

All comments appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Judge Nutmeg on June 3, 2018 at 12:15pm

Originally posted this discussion almost 9 months ago, and thought it was time to put it in the forefront one last time...just in case...

All opinions appreciated - thanks in advance.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Moran on August 31, 2019 at 8:56pm

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fbv3ytBA9H2SgPJaA

Here is some script from Watts out of my collection. This is from late fifties.  Be aware, the signature you have was penned near his death and so may show his age. Nonetheless, it looks authentic.

 

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Permalink Reply by Judge Nutmeg on September 1, 2019 at 4:48am

Michael, thank you so much for taking the time to look, showing an example from your own personal collection and offering an opinion. A positive opinion at that!

I too believe it to be genuine, but to extinguish any remaining doubt i really needed somebody who is familiar with Alan's writing to also offer their thoughts about it. Like you've already outlined, this was penned in his later years when his alcohol consumption was at it's peak. Despite this, i still see consistency and his natural flow when comparing to various authentic online examples.

Many thanks again, Michael. My Sunday has started with a boost!

Cheers!    

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Permalink Reply by Michael Moran on September 1, 2019 at 9:29am

Interesting to note that perhaps because of Alan's English boarding school training  and his interest in art and calligraphy, his handwriting was impeccable.  

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Permalink Reply by Judge Nutmeg on September 1, 2019 at 12:26pm

Indeed. Gorgeous handwriting. Apparently he was a dab hand at writing Japanese calligraphy using their traditional brushes and ink too.   

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Permalink Reply by Judge Nutmeg on July 13, 2018 at 2:11pm

Thought i'd throw this one out there again. If anyone's familiar with Alan Watts, any opinion would be most welcome.
Thanks in advance.

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Permalink Reply by Judge Nutmeg on August 11, 2018 at 2:32pm

Any thoughts on this one?

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Permalink Reply by Woody2Shoes on August 11, 2018 at 3:16pm

Judge, I know the same thing about Alan Watts' signature as I do about Alan Funt's. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Schneider. Bupkis. I just stopped in for the same reason why the neighborhood kids would always carry Henry Hill's mother's groceries home from the store for her in "Goodfellas". Out of respect! It's been too long, your honor!

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