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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 8, 2019 at 2:00pm

I'm sorry but this is not James Dean handwriting, IMO. What sort of writing utensil was used?

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Permalink Reply by Allen Goldstein on August 8, 2019 at 2:04pm

Hi Joe, This was signed to a man that worked for the studios back in the 50's. I got this at his garage sale along with Laurel and Hardy, Johnny Cash and Elvis. It's real

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Permalink Reply by Joe W. on August 8, 2019 at 2:18pm

All I can say is it looks much different than any James Dean signature I've seen. It's atypical.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 8, 2019 at 2:31pm

I hope that's a joke, Allen. This is obviously a forgery - that is nothing like James Dean's hand. It appears so uncomfortably written - not signed. Very uneven unto itself. And to Joe's point, it also appears felt tip, which wasn't even in existence then...there was a type of marker for designers, but not for this application and not in 1945-1950. Why not post the other "finds"?

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Permalink Reply by Don Webster on August 8, 2019 at 3:06pm

Yes Allen -- please post the other autographs you mention.

Prepare for the worst...

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Permalink Reply by CJCollector on August 8, 2019 at 3:49pm

Allen, so you picked this up at a garage sale.

Okay.

What convinces you that it's authentic?

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on August 8, 2019 at 3:26pm

not even close to James Dean's signature. Here is a link showing authentic examples:

https://www.psacard.com/autographfacts/entertainment/james-dean/183

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Permalink Reply by Ru007 on August 8, 2019 at 4:21pm

Sounds like you took a shot, I’ve gambled before on items and won a few really good ones but I’ve been on the other side and failed as well, I hope it doesn’t ruin your passion for the hobby and hopefully it you didn’t break the bank on it, maybe the others items you purchased are authentic? Post them if you want some additional help

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Permalink Reply by Allen Goldstein on August 8, 2019 at 4:31pm

Hello All, I will post the other autographs as well. These were all found 20 years ago here in the San Fernando Valley, CA. The man Terry that they were all signed for was in the movie/television business in the 50's and 60's. I bought them from the estate that was being liquidated by his family. Each signed photograph was to him and I paid $20.00 each at the garage sale. If you don't think these are authentic that's your opinion. I know that they are from his estate and not forgeries. We did have marks a lot's back in those days.