A real Rudolph Valentino autograph?

This item is for sale locally. I am no expert but I compared it to other signatures I found on the internet and looks good to my non-expert eyes.

Opinions?

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Permalink Reply by Bob Arne on May 6, 2019 at 9:58am

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on May 6, 2019 at 10:27am

I guess the only aspect that bothers me a bit is the angle of the signature. I seem to notice he usually signs at a steeper angle.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 6, 2019 at 11:27am

Isn't that a candidate for a preprepint?

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 6, 2019 at 11:36am

Here. Such a big name and not personalized but so legible...just altered placement. The thumbtacks tell us it is 5x7 and those are notorious for being preprints or secretarial.

Permalink Reply by Bob Arne on May 6, 2019 at 11:39am

I see what your saying. My photo is skewed the opposite angle. Straightening it out puts it closer to the correct angle but its still not as much his his normal angle.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 6, 2019 at 11:42am

Yes, if I had flat on scans of each you'd see they are identical which can only mean a stamp or other such. Sorry.

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on May 6, 2019 at 11:43am

I agree with Eric. It's probably a preprint. 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 6, 2019 at 11:58am

Here is confirmation. Both in skew-corrected overlay:

Permalink Reply by Joe W. on May 6, 2019 at 12:06pm

Good work, Eric. I knew the angle of the signature was off.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 6, 2019 at 12:08pm

Thanks Joe :)

Permalink Reply by Bob Arne on May 6, 2019 at 12:41pm

Thanks for saving me Eric! 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 6, 2019 at 12:47pm

You are very welcome Bob - my pleasure. Happy to help you.

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