Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Joseph S. Rank on February 2, 2013 at 9:30pm

Lee...i know this is late, but i just joined.

As you state, no indentation. Ballpoints were not as common then. Looks like the flowing pattern of a fountain pen. Appears genuine.

"James" also early indicative. Probably late 30's. The vaseline 'do', tietack, and sepia tone more 30's than 40's..

Hope this helps...

 

JSR

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Lee Parmerter on February 3, 2013 at 10:00pm

Thanks Joseph. I was leaning towards authentic myself. I had another autograph of Jimmy that I posted up here that I acquired through the mail about 20 years ago and another member notified me that it was an autopen which bummed me out. So I had high hopes for this one.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Joseph S. Rank on February 3, 2013 at 10:29pm

Lee...you stated that you inherited more from your grandmother.

Anything else in the collection left ? Sometimes there are connections...

 

Just a hint.

JSR

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Lee Parmerter on February 4, 2013 at 5:47pm

Oh I have all of the photos still. I even did an inventory to try and figure out which ones were pre-prints and which ones were actual autographs. The ones that are actual signatures and that I am unsure about I have attached. They are Fred MacMurray, Ruby Keeler, Jean Rogers,Michael Whalen, Simone Simone and Loretta Young. I'm pretty sure a the Somone Simone and michael Whalen are authentic based on my research but not sure about the rest. They are all 5 x 7s and I have most of the original envelopes that they were sent in.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Joseph S. Rank on February 4, 2013 at 7:04pm

Lee...the only one that looks pre-printed / facsimile is Jean Rogers. Loretta Young questionable without seeing in person.

The others appear legit.

Are you selling these, or just want to know if authentic ? Jimmy Stewart included.

Best, JSR

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Lee Parmerter on February 5, 2013 at 6:20pm

JSR,

The Jimmy Stewart and the Fred MacMurray I am going to keep. The rest I am considering selling but the purpose of posting them here of course is to get opinions on authenticity. I have more by the way which I will also post. If you could chime in on those it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Henry Roberts on March 30, 2016 at 11:00am

I love the Jean Rogers pic. Would you still have it and if so would you be willing to sell it?

• ▶ Reply