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Leonard Nimoy 5x7 photo with signature - opinions?

Leonard Nimoy 5x7 photo (1970s?) with what appears to be a hand-signed autograph in blue ballpoint pen (there's a pen impression on the back of the paper). There appears to be odd spacing between letters and a uniformity of pressure that make it look a little unnatural. Perhaps that odd appearance reflects the difficulty of writing with a ballpoint pen on a glossy print.

Photos attached. Click to zoom. (Ignore the watermark -- I added it to discourage copying.)

Opinions?

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 24, 2021 at 7:15pm

As soon as I saw "5"x7"" I knew -which it was - that is his facsimile in use since 1968 until ST:2 at least.

Permalink Reply by Wallaby on May 24, 2021 at 7:58pm

Thank you! I suspected as much but couldn't find any examples online. When I add "5x7" to my search, now I see a couple examples of the facsimile. I've updated my auction accordingly.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 25, 2021 at 2:53am

Here is another. Click for full image:

Permalink Reply by DWSMcGraph on July 26, 2021 at 4:10pm

I have more than one in person.  And have seen many others.  I will add the one I have. All others on this piece are in person as well,  FWIW.    But those do not look like a typical Nimoy IMHO. I hesitate to cast any authoritative opinion, but have at least a couple other known good ones.  Leonard's is next to his head. 

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 26, 2021 at 5:48pm

Which "those"? Mine was signed in 1968.

Permalink Reply by DWSMcGraph on July 26, 2021 at 6:11pm

They all appear different. None resemble the in person.  You did say "Facsimile" ?

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 26, 2021 at 6:21pm

Yes, those are stamps in the OP and the Fan Club photo I showed. My 5x7 is authentic vintage as noted in the image. Here is a larger scan:

And here is another vintage signed in character for the on set nurse:

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 26, 2021 at 6:24pm

And here is vintage Kirk:

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 26, 2021 at 6:30pm

The OP and the Fan Club facsimile are identical - made from the same matrix...

Permalink Reply by DWSMcGraph on July 26, 2021 at 6:46pm

Very nice pieces !  Thanks !

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 26, 2021 at 6:48pm

Thank you. I just sold off the rest of the vintage cast photos - I'm keeping the Kirk, Spock and McCoy.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 26, 2021 at 6:44pm

This is my other Shatner SP from his last Star Trek film. Click for full image:

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