"I was thinking about the issue of linking this to the 1840 Convention, and I think it's there: one of the signatures on the roster is Joseph Sturge, who was one of the British organizers of the convention. This would indicate the list must…"
Authenticity is Everything
Will McIntosh's Discussions
Just found this: American Attendees of the 1840 London Anti-Slavery Convention
Started this discussion. Last reply by Will McIntosh Jan 7. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I discovered this in an autograph album I recently bought. It's a roster of the American attendees to the 1840 London Antislavery Convention. It includes Lucretia Mott, and Charles Lenox Remond, an…Continue
Who Would You Send this to for Authentication?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Will McIntosh Nov 22, 2024. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I have a handwritten scientific paper of Leonhard Euler (hugely influential mathematician of the 18th century). I have shown it to two Euler experts, both of whom said they have no doubt it's…Continue
Leonhard Euler - 18th Century Mathematician - Is this Authentic?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Will McIntosh Apr 17, 2024. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone weigh in on whether this document is authentic? It is a paper on differential equations, written in Latin and appears to be signed by Euler at the top. The bifolium paper seems correct for…Continue
Noel Gallagher of Oasis - Are These Authentic?
Started this discussion. Last reply by michelle Mar 15, 2024. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Can anyone weigh in on these Noel Gallagher signatures? These minimalist signatures give me fits. Thanks for any help.…Continue
Will McIntosh's Page
Latest Activity
"Thanks! I've spent quite a while seeking anything comparable that sold at auction, and so far, nothing. The document Steve identified that's in the Boston Public Library's collection seems to be the only thing that's comparable."
"Thanks, JK. I haven't had it authenticated, but I've looked at other examples of the key signatures, and all of them look right. I've identified most of the signers, and all check out as US delegates to the convention:
Lucretia Mott,…"
"Thanks, Steve. I'll reach out to them. The signatures are on the first and third pages of a four-page folio that was mounted into the album with a few drops of glue. "
"Will, these were signed on the pages of the autograph album you have, or is it placed in the album?
This is an important piece, no matter what the market value is.
The Boston Public Library has a notebook with the names and signatures of…"
"Lots of variables. Have the signatures been authenticated (at least informally)? Have all the signers been identified? Are any of them especially uncommon? Is the list on two sheets, or two sides of the same sheet?
It…"
"I agree completely about the 40%. The problem is just getting to an approximate value. Maybe there have been sales of similar items to use as a basis or you can add up the values of the individual autographs and either discount the total or add a…"
"Thanks, I see your point. If I didn't have a serious collector interested in a private purchase, I'd definitely go the auction route. My thinking is, an auction house gets around 40% of the sale price. If I can arrive at even a decent idea…"
"If you feel you must sell it then I would suggest the auction route (RR Auction, Heritage or somewhere similar with a solid track record for selling abolitionist items). Something as unique and important as this is very difficult to value and needs…"
"that is a interestimg find. Def over $1,000 imo. Have a look at past rr auction results"
Just found this: American Attendees of the 1840 London Anti-Slavery Convention
I discovered this in an autograph album I recently bought. It's a roster of the American attendees to the 1840 London Antislavery Convention. It includes Lucretia Mott, and Charles Lenox Remond, an important Black antislavery activist, among other notables. What's incredible to me is the historic nature of this particular roster. According to Wikipedia, the hosts of the convention refused to seat the women, and this was one of the events that sparked the women's suffrage movement. I have a…See More
"Hi Steve, So the end of the Leonhard Euler manuscript story is about to play out. It just went up in RR's latest auction, which closes December 11. I'm definitely going to have sweaty palms that night! Many thanks for your advice."
"Thanks, JK!"
"Thanks, Steve, I really appreciate the advice, and I plan to follow it. It never occurred to me that the difference could potentially be that large. I'll find out before I let it go."
"I agree.
The people who might be interested in this are not looking through ebay. "
"I'd talk to auction houses first. I don't know the market for Euler material, but if an ALS sells for +/- $10,000 or so, I wouldn't be surprised if a multi-page scientific paper is worth six-figures.
Talk to appropriate museums and…"
About Me
- What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
- Collector, Dealer
- What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
- I'm a science fiction and young adult author by day, even have a Hugo Award on my shelf. I run an autograph business on ebay (as billmcintosh). I collect signed rock LP covers.
- If you're with an autograph-related business, what is it's name?
- Will McIntosh Autographs
- Got an eBay account? Post a link to it if you want.
- https://www.ebay.com/str/willmcintoshautographs?_trksid=p2047675.m1...
- What is your level of expertise?
- Advanced Collector
- Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
- I used to write for Autograph Collector Magazine back in the '90s (as Bill McIntosh). I want to keep up with trends, news, other collectors and dealers.
- Who can we thank for telling you about us?
- What are your areas of interest?
- Music, SciFi
- What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
- Album page signed by all four Beatles.
- You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
- Mary Shelley, who wrote the first science fiction novel.
- What is today's date?
- December 25, 2022
Will McIntosh's Blog
Bio
Posted on November 11, 2020 at 6:41am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Just thought I'd post a bit of biographical info. I was a writer for Autograph Collector Magazine back in the 1990s, when it still showed up in your mailbox in print form. I wrote maybe 25 feature articles. That was actually my first pro writing gig, which I did as a hobby when I was a psychology professor. These days I'm a full-time science fiction writer (my member pic is actually the cover of one of my novels). I won a Hugo award a while back, and I've written some young adult and middle…
ContinueComment Wall (1 comment)
- At 9:50pm on September 1, 2018,
Gregory J V Best said…
I remember, I forgot last time .Have a look. Anthony drew it. Keep this one from the lawyers.
© 2026 Created by Steve Cyrkin, Admin.
Powered by
Badges | Report an Issue | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service
