Is PSA good at JFK?

I'm looking to get a JFK. Is PSA good for him. I know nothing about his signature and would have to trust a TPA completely. 

thank you. 

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 18, 2025 at 2:57pm

Member Herman Darvick might be good to contact. He is good with presidential material.

Permalink Reply by eddy on May 18, 2025 at 3:02pm

Herman passed away last year, unfortunately.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 18, 2025 at 3:08pm

Oh :-( I am very sorry to hear that. He was a good member, helping others when he could, RIP

Permalink Reply by eddy on May 18, 2025 at 3:33pm

If you go to a page like Historical Autographs on Facebook, you'll see that many younger collectors place a very high value on PSA's certifications, LOAs and encapsulations on U.S. presidential material.  There are dealers there that only sell items that have gone through PSA or one of the other 2 larger TPAs.  

Personally, I'd prefer to consult folks in the hobby (experienced dealers/ and or collectors) whom I would know to have knowledge of someone like JFK's signing habits.  

I'd recommend these PADA dealerships to start with for possible consultation resources: 

https://www.aw-autographen.com/us-presidents/john-f-kennedy/

https://www.historyinink.com/Presidents.htm

Both currently have nice Kennedy items listed in stock and may have other possibilities as well.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 18, 2025 at 3:46pm

"Personally, I'd prefer to consult folks in the hobby (experienced dealers/ and or collectors) whom I would know to have knowledge of someone like JFK's signing habits. "

+100

Permalink Reply by Mark Saunders on May 18, 2025 at 3:55pm

Thank you!

Permalink Reply by eddy on May 18, 2025 at 4:04pm

You're very welcome!  

Permalink Reply by Mark Saunders on May 18, 2025 at 4:04pm
Permalink Reply by eddy on May 18, 2025 at 4:12pm

Yes, that's quite exceptional!

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on May 18, 2025 at 4:22pm

As far as quality, a silver gelatin photograph by Alfred Eisenstadt can't be beat by much at all. Contrast is blast. Placement perfect. I'd ask the weight of the paper and the finish. I'd love to know who that is in the portrait behind Kennedy as Eisenstadt is known for meaningful composition.

Permalink Reply by eddy on May 18, 2025 at 4:21pm

I had a Kennedy (as senator) SP at one point that I've since traded off.  This was some years ago and I purchased it from yet another PADA dealer who has since retired. 

I've often thought I'd love to have another but there is no way I would trust my own judgement at this juncture in time with all of the sophisticated JFK forgeries out there.  I don't know the secretarials well enough either. There are always the autopens as well to sort through as well. 

 

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