"Thanks to you both and for the secretarial example Mark."
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JFK signed photo
Started this discussion. Last reply by Autographtastic Jan 25. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I think this is probably secretarial but wanted to check as it's being sold as an original. I looked at quite a few in RR's archive and couldn't find one the same, but then his signature varied so…Continue
Paul & George signed letter with excellent content
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Moss Nov 26, 2020. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I believe it to be legit, but would like to know what others think. I'm sure I've seen it before - can anyone recall where this has sold previously? …Continue
Freddie Mercury handwritten notes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bruce Juice Jan 5. 3 Replies 1 Like
Are these in the hand of Freddie?Continue
Queen signed 'A Night at the Opera"
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Is this a genuine set?Far less desirable with Freddie (on paper) added, but perhaps more affordable for those of us with financial constraints ....Thanks in advance!…Continue
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"Not by the hand of Kennedy. But most probably by secretarial. Most likely done by Priscilla Wear. I have attached one of her attributes for comparison.
Mark "
JFK signed photo
I think this is probably secretarial but wanted to check as it's being sold as an original. I looked at quite a few in RR's archive and couldn't find one the same, but then his signature varied so much that I'm not 100% sure either way. Any help welcome. See More
"This one with some Freddie Handwriting is at RR Auction now. Looks nothing like the one in the OP."
"I always like to look at the non-autograph parts of a letter. Is the writing style correct? Do the address and date match up? Are there modern or American expressions that an English guy in the 1960s wouldn't have used?
Would Paul really have…"
"He's been discussed here before. Joe Long was one of the first successful dealers in Beatles autographs and memorabilia years ago. He found out that he was pretty good at copying The Beatles signatures. Soon...he would mix his…"
"Yes, now that you say it, the 'P' makes me uncomfortable too. Thanks Ballroom."
"Like Steve said, the Harrison is most telling, but the Macca usually has an extended ‘P’ and distinctive last name portion."
"Yes ballroom, but how do you recognize e.g. the Macca at the OP that it's a John Long?"
"I have examples of Joe Long forgeries to use for comparison."
"How do you know it's Joe Long? How do you recognize it in general? The harrison is not as successful as the Macca."
"Ballroom's right. those aren't real for sure IMO. The Harrison is the most telling."
"Also aren’t these period incorrect?"
"You guys are the best! I was fairly confident they were genuine. Back to school I go ...."
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