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Permalink Reply by Jim McFiver on March 30, 2018 at 6:29am

In my opinion, a fraudulent bells & whistles signature, not real.

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Permalink Reply by Ray Armstrong on March 30, 2018 at 6:48am

OK cheers for your help.  I wasn't to sure as I've never seen a Lennon signature signed J Lennon I've always just seen the full John Lennon signature. I don't know if john did ever just sign with a J?

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Permalink Reply by KarlKeaton on March 30, 2018 at 8:45am

It’s not genuine unfortunately although he did sign in a similar abbreviated style from the mid 70’s onwards.

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Permalink Reply by Ray Armstrong on March 30, 2018 at 9:04am

OK thanks for the advice and for the knowledge that john did sign in a abbreviated style. Shame it's not a genuine signature. If you don't mind me asking what gives it away that it's not genuine as any advice for future reference would be very helpful thank you.

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Permalink Reply by KarlKeaton on March 30, 2018 at 9:32am

It’s just experience really, looking at signature after signature over a period of many years. I know it sounds like a ‘cop-out’ answer but it’s the truth.  

For me particular give always are the word ‘love’, particularly the end and likewise the end of the actual signature, the formation of the letters is just wrong.

I’m sorry that my answer has probably left you none the wiser, that’s just the way it is. I am however very confident that this is a forgery, it’s not one where I am at all in doubt.

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Permalink Reply by Ray Armstrong on March 30, 2018 at 9:42am

No not at all I value your opinion and I am very greatful to know that it is not a genuine John Lennon signature as I would be more gutted to buy it then find out then to be told in advanced. Many thanks for your help and advice.

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