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Autographs Behind the Glass

Started this discussion. Last reply by J.Seah Jan 26, 2022. 7 Replies

I thought that it would be interesting to create a discussion that would allow members to share their framed autographs.  I will get things started with my framed Daisy Ridley and Harrison Ford…Continue

Bruce Springsteen’s Forthcoming Letter to You Album

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Shepherd Sep 29, 2020. 5 Replies

Is there any possibility that Bruce Springsteen will be signing copies of his forthcoming Letter to You album?  I have not heard anything, and I am not familiar with what Bruce Springsteen typically…Continue

Dry Mounting Autographed Photos

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Shepherd Jul 24, 2020. 14 Replies

I recently noticed that one of my framed autographed photos is developing waves.  It may be from humidity, although there are other framed items in the room that are not being affected.  It may be…Continue

Marcia Lucas Cancels Private Signing

Started Aug 7, 2019 0 Replies

This is truly sad and unfortunate.  It is sad for the many Star Wars autograph collectors who were looking forward to this once in a lifetime opportunity.  It is also unfortunate that…Continue

 

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Mike Shepherd replied to Eric Keith Longo's discussion The Jackie Gleason Autograph Thread! Genuine examples from every period! Cavalcade of Secretarials! Saddleman, Spear and Marilyn Gleason!
"You got it.  I envy the fact that you have personal stories to tell about her, as well as a personal autograph.  Great stuff."
Sep 23
Mike Shepherd replied to Robby93's discussion Harrison Ford signed Raiders of the Lost Ark photo. Opinions please? Thank you in advance!
"Atypical."
Sep 23
Mike Shepherd replied to Eric Keith Longo's discussion The Jackie Gleason Autograph Thread! Genuine examples from every period! Cavalcade of Secretarials! Saddleman, Spear and Marilyn Gleason!
"I use a heavy-duty cutting tool to cut the top-right corner of the holder.  Then I insert a large slotted screwdriver into the area of the label.  Twist the screwdriver, and the holder will begin to crack open.  Just be careful.…"
Sep 23
Mike Shepherd replied to mr michael hutchinson's discussion Ford signed
"Do you know what I found to be most impressive?  The hook on the “T”."
Sep 23
Mike Shepherd replied to mr michael hutchinson's discussion Ford signed
"Exactly, Eric."
Sep 23
Mike Shepherd replied to Cogo's discussion Is this a preprint? Help wanted!
"Wow.  Nice catch, Steve.  Particularly on the “l”."
Sep 20
Mike Shepherd replied to Cogo's discussion Is this a preprint? Help wanted!
"The glare was my concern.  The autograph is typical.  The glare appears to be reflecting off of a pure photograph.  A seller could have made copies of an authentic autographed photo.  I could be wrong.  Best of luck, Cogo."
Sep 20
Mike Shepherd replied to Cogo's discussion Is this a preprint? Help wanted!
"Looks like a preprint, Cogo.  Sorry."
Sep 19
Mike Shepherd replied to mr michael hutchinson's discussion Ford signed
"Atypical."
Sep 19
Mike Shepherd replied to Eric Keith Longo's discussion 1931 Dracula Bela Lugosi Signed Sketch Personal Gift to Friends w Original 1944 Return of the Vampire Still Death Scene
"I do not have a scanner.  Thanks for the link, Eric.  I also noticed that the image is not found in Google Images.  I am hopeful that it is a rare photograph."
Sep 5
Mike Shepherd replied to Eric Keith Longo's discussion 1931 Dracula Bela Lugosi Signed Sketch Personal Gift to Friends w Original 1944 Return of the Vampire Still Death Scene
"I purchased a Frankenstein photo many years ago.  The dealer said that it was an original photograph acquired at an estate sale.  How can I determine if it is truly an original photograph?  There are no stampings on the…"
Sep 5
Mike Shepherd replied to Eric Keith Longo's discussion 1931 Dracula Bela Lugosi Signed Sketch Personal Gift to Friends w Original 1944 Return of the Vampire Still Death Scene
"Very nice, Eric.  You have been posting some amazing pieces in your recent discussions.  I am very happy to see you back.  Hope all is well."
Sep 4
Mike Shepherd replied to Robin McKay's discussion Alec Guinness
"Looks pretty typical to me."
Aug 15
Mike Shepherd replied to Robin McKay's discussion Jake Lloyd
"It actually looks pretty typical to me."
Aug 15
Mike Shepherd replied to Robin McKay's discussion Frank Oz
"Atypical."
Aug 15
Mike Shepherd replied to Robin McKay's discussion Ray Park
"It has a few typical characteristics, but it appears to be too crowded."
Aug 15

About Me

What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
Collector
What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
I started collecting when I was very young and I asked Phil Esposito for an autograph. Years later I also received autographs from Tom Seaver, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. It was in 1997 that I began collecting autographs as a hobby.
What is your level of expertise?
Intermediate Collector
Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
I would like to participate in forum discussions.
Who can we thank for telling you about us?
A member did not invite me to join.
What are your areas of interest?
Sports, History/Politics, Books/Literature, Modern Hollywood and Stage, Classic Hollywood and Stage, Music, SciFi, Horror
Why do you collect?
I collect because I enjoy history.
What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
Alfred Hitchcock is my favorite autograph in my collection.
You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
Edgar Allan Poe

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At 8:26am on July 23, 2019, Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…

Thanks, Mike. A number of upgrades are in the works. A graphic on the home page had been needed for years.

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American Autograph Graffiti

Posted on May 29, 2023 at 3:00pm 0 Comments

I recently had an opportunity to meet Mike Edmonds at Star Wars Celebration in London, England.  Mike played Logray the Ewok in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.  I own a Logray animation cel from the Star Wars: Ewoks TV show.  I considered having him autograph it.

I had two concerns about having the animation cel autographed.  My first concern was the fact that the animation cel is original art.  My second concern was that Mike Edmonds was…

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How Far Would You Go? (Part 2)

Posted on April 28, 2023 at 8:22am 4 Comments

I once asked how far an autograph collector would travel to achieve an autograph that they would like to add to their collection.  Our hobby creates great opportunities for us to travel.  Baseball fans are known to travel all over the country for the purpose of visiting ballparks in cities across America.  Why not autograph collectors as well?

My wife and I recently traveled to London, England.  We attended Star Wars Celebration there.  It was amazing.  Palm Sunday at St.…

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Autograph Signing Conditions

Posted on March 24, 2023 at 10:30am 2 Comments

I recently discovered that many celebrities have placed certain conditions on their signing habits.  Bono will not sign sheet music.  Robert Plant will not sign Led Zeppelin memorabilia.  Carl Weathers will not sign action figures.  This recent discovery is disappointing.

Roger Waters is happy to sign sheet music, but he may not…

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Worth the Wait

Posted on February 11, 2023 at 1:00pm 6 Comments

Some time ago, I purchased a Steven Spielberg autograph on a 14x11 photograph that was taken during the making of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.  Harrison Ford was also in the photograph.  I asked Eric F at Skyline Signatures to hold the piece for me, and to work on adding Harrison Ford’s autograph to it as well.

One of my greatest weaknesses is that I am very particular about my autograph collection.  I insisted that Harrison Ford autograph the photograph with a blue…

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