What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
Collector, Dealer, Professional Authenticator
What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
I started collecting autographs of famous personalities as a teenager in 1985. During the last 20 years I’m specialized in buying and selling rare historical autographs, documents and manuscripts. My large reference library includes all the standard works with more than 100 books on the subject. I’m a member of all major autograph organizations (PADA - Professional Autograph Dealers Association, Manuscript Society and so on) and the author of several published articles and reference books incl. the standard works: “John F. Kennedy - autograph study” and “Presidents of the United States - AUTOPEN GUIDE”.
Regarding authenticity my slogan is always: "Think inversely". Before you purchase an autograph you should think along the lines that it is not genuine, than do your research hoping to prove otherwise. Assemble your own reference library and purchase all the reference books available. Don't depend on what can be a worthless Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from a dealer. Educating yourself is the best way to build a fine collection.
What is your level of expertise?
Professional
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What are your areas of interest?
History/Politics
Why do you collect?
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What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
Abraham Lincoln and some JFK autographs
You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
Hi Andreas, have been following your threads for a while now and finally got around to joining. I just posted a new discussion and Steve Crykin suggested I contact you to get an opinion. If you could please take a moment to take a look, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thank you, Robert
Adam
Andres - Any idea on this one? Leaning not good.
Jul 17, 2017
Adam
Also have this one - thinking this one might have a better chance then the last one. Thanks for your help!
Adam
Jul 17, 2017
Rfitzz
Hi Andreas, have been following your threads for a while now and finally got around to joining. I just posted a new discussion and Steve Crykin suggested I contact you to get an opinion. If you could please take a moment to take a look, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thank you, Robert
https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/two-jfk-1954-tls-re...
Aug 19, 2018