Signed MJ inscription in Moon Walk first edition book

Hi,

I bought this signed first edition of Moon Walk from Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers (USA) recently. Apparently it was signed for the guy who designed some of the figures on MJ's carrousel at Neverland (his ownership stamp is also present).

Any thoughts on authenticity and value?

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Permalink Reply by wascher on February 28, 2016 at 9:32am

Secretarial

Permalink Reply by David Jones on February 28, 2016 at 9:46am

Is that definite? I will need to ask for a refund!

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 28, 2016 at 10:04am

I think Wascher is right, sorry.

Permalink Reply by David Jones on February 28, 2016 at 10:09am

OK.

Can you give me some pointers as to why it is secretarial? Something I can take back to the auction house to reclaim my $600!

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 28, 2016 at 10:16am

The Goldbergs are good people. I don't think you'll have a problem getting a refund with a some evidence like you're asking for.

Probably the best evidence will be secretarially signed Michael Jackson photos that are known to be almost exclusively signed secretarially. I can find some for you in a few hours if Wascher doesn't have some handy.

Permalink Reply by David Jones on February 28, 2016 at 10:29am

Thank you!

I have collected autographs for 40 years. Maybe it's time to call it a day. There are too many forgeries.

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 28, 2016 at 10:41am

David,

It's a lot easier to figure out what's genuine today than it was even not that many years ago. Just check into authenticity before you buy.

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Permalink Reply by wascher on February 28, 2016 at 11:16am

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 28, 2016 at 11:16am

David,

Let's focus on the handwriting instead of the signatures. That will be easier to identify than signatures. Here are a couple of links to genuine handwritten lyrics by Michael Jackson:

http://cache2.asset-cache.net/gc/88722983-michael-jacksons-original...

https://www.juliensauctions.com/images/auctions/2009/music-icons/fe...

Permalink Reply by wascher on February 28, 2016 at 11:31am

Some authentic inscriptions to compare with and autographs with them.