"Thank you for the information and sharing your story of meeting Dawn Welles. I have seen the signed litho you mention.
I imagine authentic signed items are scarce for any complete cast (especially if not inscribed as a presentation or if…"
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Hollywood Rock-N Country COA - Scott Velvet - Any experience with authenticity?
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Anyone have experience with Scott Velvet or Hollywood Rock-N Country? Wondering if items with this COA are more likely legit or not.Scott appears to now operate the Velvet Car Museum in Branson, MO…Continue
Edmund Hillary SP - Opinions Please
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Does this Edmund Hillary signature look correct? Thank you.…Continue
Humphrey Bogart SIG - Authentic?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Keith Longo Mar 4. 5 Replies 1 Like
Looks similar to 1938 and 1940 exemplars on the CEAD but appreciate opinions on authenticity. Thank you.…Continue
Tags: Maltese Falcon, Casablanca
Gilligan's Island - Cast SP - Authentic?
Started this discussion. Last reply by beardog1 Apr 26. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I have found similar Gilligan's Island cast SPs online but not sure if I am comparing to authentic or forged examples. Also, wondering if the styles of pens used by Alan Hale and Natalie Schafer are…Continue
Tags: Natalie Schafer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson, Jim Backus, Gilligan's Island
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Andrew Alderton replied to beardog1's discussion Gilligan's Island - Cast SP - Authentic?"I bought a signed cast photo over twenty years ago. I had the opportunity to spend some time with Dawn Wells just a few years ago. I asked her about the completed cast photo and she told me the only complete signed one she knows of is in her own…"
beardog1 replied to beardog1's discussion Gilligan's Island - Cast SP - Authentic?"Thanks James. I have seen several threads where pen style was a factor. Good to know these pens were available during the cast's lifetime. "
"As for the Hale and Schafer autographs, if you’re referring to felt tip/marker pens have been around since the late 1950s. JFK signed numerous items in 1960 when he was running for president with a felt-tip marker-style pen. So…"
beardog1 replied to beardog1's discussion Gilligan's Island - Cast SP - Authentic?"Appreciate any opinions on this Gilligan's Island cast SP. The "Bob Denver" looks off to me versus other examples I found online. "
beardog1 posted a discussionHollywood Rock-N Country COA - Scott Velvet - Any experience with authenticity?
Anyone have experience with Scott Velvet or Hollywood Rock-N Country? Wondering if items with this COA are more likely legit or not.Scott appears to now operate the Velvet Car Museum in Branson, MO but no longer operates his memorabilia businesses including Hollywood Rock-N Country or eBay seller notdada.Thanks for any history.See More
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beardog1 posted a discussionEdmund Hillary SP - Opinions Please
Does this Edmund Hillary signature look correct? Thank you.https://www.autographs.co.uk/ed-hillary-everest-signed-genuine-signature-autograph-photo?search=hillary&description=trueSee More
beardog1 replied to beardog1's discussion Humphrey Bogart SIG - Authentic?"Thanks Steve. Appreciate the additional direction on "new ink". Trying to get more savvy at authentication and tips like that are helpful."
"This looks freshly signed on old paper, and it's missing the flow and certain design characteristics. I don't think it's real."
beardog1 replied to beardog1's discussion Humphrey Bogart SIG - Authentic?"Thanks Joe. The top of the "B" seems off and the thickness of the ink in the "ogar" section seems to indicate less fluidity to me. However, was close enough to solicit comments. Thanks."
"I have my doubts about this Bogart. Atypical, IMO."
beardog1 posted a discussionHumphrey Bogart SIG - Authentic?
Looks similar to 1938 and 1940 exemplars on the CEAD but appreciate opinions on authenticity. Thank you.http://www.thecead.com/bnamesfolder/bogarthumphrey.pdfSee More
beardog1 replied to beardog1's discussion Matt Groening - Bart Simpson Sketch - Authentic?"Thank you all for the POVs. As noted, Groening SIG and sketches are fairly basic so expert knowledge on what to look for is invaluable. Disappointing to hear concerns but this is exactly why I joined the forum. Appreciate the…"
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