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Who is this actress?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Herman Darvick Aug 30. 5 Replies 0 Likes
How long is a Guarantee of Authenticity valid?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric K. Longo Jun 14. 1 Reply 1 Like
Before bidding at any autograph auction, not just on eBay, even from a very reputable dealer, be sure you know that there are some reputable dealers whose guarantee of authenticity expires after a…Continue
Through the Mail in the 1960s
Started this discussion. Last reply by Herman Darvick May 11. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Just thought I would share this: When I starting collecting autographs in the 1960s, through the mail, I asked questions, I gave my opinions, always enclosed return postage (International Reply…Continue
DO YOU KNOW WHO THIS IS? Military Signed Photograph
Started this discussion. Last reply by TradeGeek Apr 2. 6 Replies 1 Like
It's signed and dated during World War II "16/10/44" (October 16, 1944) so it's not an American officer.It looks like the last name ends "itchell" but...Any help would be appreciated.Continue
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Herman Darvick replied to Rfitzz's discussion TWO JFK 1954 TLS Real or Secretary ? Please Help !"No need to apologize, Rfitzz."
Herman Darvick replied to Rfitzz's discussion TWO JFK 1954 TLS Real or Secretary ? Please Help !"100% true"
Herman Darvick replied to Rfitzz's discussion TWO JFK 1954 TLS Real or Secretary ? Please Help !"I am an autograph expert, not a "which secretary signed that letter" expert.
You seem to be ignoring my comment about the January 11, 1954, TLS: "The first stroke of the "J" is down, the second stroke goes up (resembles a…"
Herman Darvick replied to Rfitzz's discussion TWO JFK 1954 TLS Real or Secretary ? Please Help !"In my opinion, both the January 11, 1954 ,and the January 20, 1954, were signed for JFK by two different secretaries in Senator Kennedy's office even though it appears that both letters were dictated by JFK to the same secretary,…"
Herman Darvick replied to Rfitzz's discussion TWO JFK 1954 TLS Real or Secretary ? Please Help !"Could I please see scans of each of the two letters, not just the signatures?"
Joe W. replied to Herman Darvick's discussion Who is this actress?"I believe you are correct, Joe. Here is another example of her signature."
Herman Darvick replied to Joseph Tatrai's discussion Have you ever wanted to meet a Champion at the beginning of his career? Well I did tonight. Check it out. in the group In-Person Autograph Collecting"I guess you could say I met a Champion at the beginning of her career. In 1983, I was interviewed on a local Baltimore TV station about autograph collecting, The live hour local morning show, on ABC at 9am following "Good Morning America,"…"
Eric K. Longo replied to Herman Darvick's discussion How long is a Guarantee of Authenticity valid?""Carefully read the Terms of Sale in any auction catalogue whether online or hardcopy."
It can blow your mind! "
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HUFFINGTON POST article LEE HARVEY OSWALD'S BIRTHDAY CUP Buy It Now / Make Offer by DARVICK AUTOGRAPHS
Posted on January 5, 2018 at 2:43pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
THE HUFFINGTON POST published a story about the Gold/Silver Cup Marina gave her new husband LEE HARVEY OSWALD on his birthday a few months before they left for the USA.
I'm offering it at a fixed price BUY IT NOW / MAKE OFFER. Until this Sunday, January 7, 2018, you can click my ebay DarvickAutographs ad and see the Oswald Cup and 81 autographs I'm…
Continue Mamie Doud Eisenhower had an Autopen
Posted on April 8, 2017 at 4:37pm 0 Comments 4 Likes
The “Eisenhower Cabin,” one of ten cabins on the Augusta National property, was built by the golf club’s membership for member Dwight D. Eisenhower after his election as President of the United States. He had joined the club in 1948 and had visited Augusta National five times before his election, 29 times while President, and 11 times after he left office. His stays there were at times lengthy. The cabin was built according to Secret Service security guidelines, and, during his presidency,…
Continue Shirley Temple & Grace Kelly
Posted on February 17, 2014 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Both Shirley Temple and Grace Kelly signed autographs through the mail after their movie careers.
22-year-old Shirley Temple married Charles Black in 1950 and signed "Shirley Temple Black" if you sent her a movie still.
26-year-old Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956 and signed "Grace de Monaco" on photographs picturing her as Princess.
BUT if you sent her a movie still or anything related to her movie career, she would sign "Grace Kelly" because she…
Continue HERMAN DARVICK sells 1st OSCAR ever offered for sale by the actor who won it!
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 10:00am 7 Comments 0 Likes
It was 20 years ago this summer that Harold Russell consigned to my auction house his 1946 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Homer Parrish in "The Best Years of Our Lives." The sale was covered by, among other media (Including newspapers worldwide), "CBS This Morning," NBC, ABC, Fox News, "Entertainment Tonight," and "Inside Edition" with Bill O'Reilly.…
ContinueComment Wall (15 comments)
- At 12:32pm on March 25, 2018,
Brian said… Thanks Herman I appreciate your time and comment.
- At 9:40am on March 25, 2018,
Christopher Lovato said… Hello,
I understand you know alot about Presidential signatures. I have two letters from JFK sent in 1958 that I found among my Dad's papers. Can I send you an image of the letters?
Thanks
- At 2:37am on March 24, 2018, Brian said…
Hi Herman, wanted to see if you could give your quick opinion on this Dillinger
- At 5:48pm on February 11, 2018,
Steve Cyrkin, Community Manager said… Herman,
A member wants to know if his Eisenhower is authentic or secretarial. Would you mind giving your opinion?
https://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/is-this-autopen
Thanks
- At 9:25pm on January 22, 2017,
Rick H. said… Herman, I'm sorry to hear that but thanks for taking the time. Rick
- At 7:32pm on January 22, 2017, Rick H. said…
Hello Herman,
I was wondering if you'd consider giving me your opinion on this purported JFK inscription I recently posted to the group. I'd appreciate any insights you could offer. Thanks much, Rick H.
- At 3:46pm on November 12, 2016,
Jean T said… Not the news I was hoping for but greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.
Jean
- At 9:08pm on November 11, 2016, Jean T said…
Mr. Darvick,
I was given your name as someone to ask about the authenticity of a JFK signature that I have. If you could let me know what you think, I'd be very grateful. thanks so much for your time.
JT
- At 4:00pm on July 14, 2016,
Rick Robisch said… Mr. Darvick,
The certificate seemed to be glued on so we did not want to tear it up, so we took a clean picture of it and I sent it to you via your email. My email is tio88609@gmail.com, if you don;t get the email let me know.
thanks
- At 5:34pm on July 13, 2016, Rick Robisch said…
Mr. Darvick,
Thank you so much on your quick reply, I will work on getting a scan of the certificate and will send to your email. Might take a couple days .
Rick
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