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John Irving - Second Opinions Please!
Started this discussion. Last reply by crazyrabbits23 Mar 25. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I have lost touch over the last 15 to 20 years with how this inconsistent signer has developed so I am just not sure about this example which comes with zero provenance. I do "know" it is not…Continue
YES - Did Bill Bruford Really Sign This Way?
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This set of YES autographs sold at RR recently. You will notice that the signature "Cheep William" is attributed to Bill BrufordI am curious to known if anyone is familiar with this idiosyncrasy on…Continue
Matt Johnson @ Rough Trade
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The G.O.A.T. - Worst-ever Fake Signature Revealed
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Here it is.I defy anyone to contest it.This isn't just bad - it's insane. And, in the words of its presenting auctioneer, it's the "Super Star Lot" of the sale.Help ma Boab!! …Continue
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"Great, t.y.
I wondered when he was ever going to release an autiobiography. I can't stand his politics but there's no doubting he's a great raconteur - this should be a great read.
I think this completes my Yes sigs."
"How much are they asking for it, out of interest?
When you mention previous bad experiences with them I wonder why you would think of going back.
I’ve never dealt with them so have no opinion."
"she was probably sitting down, which is why it looks more orderly.
Exactly my thoughts,which is why I would have expected it to look more like this example, sitting down, IP."
"Goldie Hawn does not look real to me.
I am not familiar with the other person’s signature."
"or attributed to J,P,G & R.
Now that, is truly scandalous.
They are therefore openly stating that they don't know if something they are selling is authentic or not, and trying to shift the burden of responsibility onto the bidder…"
"For everyone who has received a copy which has been defective in some way I would suggest a collective email demanding compensation of sorts. If they have sold out, chances are that they are unable to replace your copy and I am sure few people will…"
"An IP signing obviously.
For comparison, here's the bookplated version:"
"Finally got mine and when I saw the parcel I was having kittens!
This is not a high standard of external packaging. I could feel the book move around in the box as well which is usually fatal for something without padding.
However, on…"
"Really? I seem to be the last name on Waterstones' mailing list - received my notification today. I obviously missed the post here."
"Was already posted as available at Waterstones 2 weeks ago. "
Andy Serkis Memoir Signed Edition
Now at Waterstones, one per customer.https://www.waterstones.com/book/my-pressures/andy-serkis/2928377383893See More
"I imagine it will remain there until you have paid the import fees - or is sent back. Luckily for you it is only 4% in Spain.
I would like to hear about any more damaged copies - please post."
"I wouldn't worry. We are talking generation gaps, here.
I doubt that any of my kids would know who Jimmy Page is but I bet they would know how to obtain a signed Taylor Swift cd at source. But it probably doesn't occur to most people of my…"
"I didn't notice that!"
"Should have bought this one from ebay…"
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