Rick H.

Male

Barrington, IL

United States

Profile Information:

What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.): Collector, Fan
What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.: I collect mostly signed first edition books. Presidents, astronauts, historical figures and Authors primarily though I do have some musicians and actors.
What is your level of expertise?: Intermediate Collector
Why do you want to join Autograph Live?: I'm joining to learn from like-minded collectors and if possible to help when I can.
Who can we thank for telling you about us?: Google
What are your areas of interest?: History/Politics, Books/Literature, Classic Hollywood and Stage, Music, Space/Aviation/Military
Why do you collect?: I've loved books since I was a child and I've long been fascinated by the signatures of famous people. It's become kind of an obsession.
What is your favorite autograph in your collection?: I have a very nice signed Hemingway. I also have some books that were signed by FDR and given to his mistress (also signed by her) one of which bears a tiny "MM" in his hand which I discovered stands for "My Margaret" - very interesting.
You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?: Socrates