Markus Brandes

Male

TG

Switzerland

Profile Information:

What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
Collector, Professional Authenticator, Dealer
What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
After collecting for over 10-years Markus Brandes decided to turn into business on 19.06.1996. Brandes has an educational backround in software development and Internet applications. The educational backround is showcase on his award winning web site http://www.brandesautographs.com.
In 1996 Brandes become a full-time dealer and decided to go after the International maerketplace by specialising in motorsport, Vintage Hollywood and Science autographs. He has getting several times the German autograph dealer of the year award and regulary publish reference articles about secretaries and how to protect against autograph forgeries.

He is registered UACC lifetime dealer # 148 and member of the IADA, Manuscript Society and AdA.

He has been elected several times as expert in front of the law.

In 2006 he become the first UACC regional director for Europe.

Further refences, media articles and hunting reports could be viewed here.
What is your level of expertise?
Advanced Collector, Professional
Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
Autograph Magazine
Who can we thank for telling you about us?
`Steve Crycin
What are your areas of interest?
Sports, History/Politics, Books/Literature, Modern Hollywood and Stage, Classic Hollywood and Stage, Music, Space/Aviation/Military
Why do you collect?
Autographs give me the joy and love to keep history alive and are a great investment not only for myself but also the next generation of history lovers.
What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
The autograph archieve of Dr. Albert Schweitzer with more than 250 letters and 120 signed photographs. Also Peace as well as Count Zeppelin , Muhammad Ali are particular topics besite Oscar Winners, History and PRE-WAR motorsport autographs
You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
Nelson Mandela

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  • Tim Henderson

    I loved hearing about Cannes Festival. I cant believe Jagger signed what did you get him on?

    Jul 14, 2010

  • Tim Henderson

    Are the Jagger's for sale on your site? How much? Thanks

    Jul 15, 2010

  • E.B.G.

    Markus, Its nice to see you one here.  Good Luck, your friend EB

    Mar 20, 2011