Joan Crawford?

Both look good to me. No returns on the first - but I have asked. Perhaps sec? C. 1950's. First seller not an autograph dealer. Second certainly so - mentions Mildred Pierce while reading and/or preparing to film Baby Jane the next month. Thank you for your opinions.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 28, 2025 at 5:15pm

I think I missed this one:

From RR for the "f" and the "o" along with the "rd" solution and paraph..

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 29, 2025 at 9:07am

Here is my own quick photograph:

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 29, 2025 at 1:15pm

I am now very comfortable that this was indeed signed by Joan Crawford. Are there any other opinions? They would be most appreciated :-)

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 29, 2025 at 9:42pm

Here is what I see. Your "oan"is atypical. Small.

To me these are by the same hand. 

What else is this?

Permalink Reply by Scott Paul on July 30, 2025 at 10:59am

It looks to be the same hand to me.   

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 30, 2025 at 11:38am

Thank you so much Scott. I know that was a long read and I appreciate your taking the time. I agree - same hand.

Permalink Reply by eddy on July 30, 2025 at 12:38pm

As I've said in every comment, enjoy your purchase!  The most important person to be convinced is yourself. 

I'm just more cautious than most with Crawford. I'd want things like the "J pinchers" and the "jutting lower f". 

Perhaps I'm overly cautious. I've just seen too many secretarial patterns over the decades.  Probably why I don't deal in her material much these days. 

Heck, even largest online site of Joan's correspondence has it wrong in places.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 30, 2025 at 12:58pm

So you don'r nail this as a secretarial then? Overly cautious I understand, What sets off your "radar? 

Thank you for responding Eddy.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 30, 2025 at 1:08pm

Do you see what I and Scott see in the comparison between what you posted and the letter in question? One hand or two?

Permalink Reply by eddy on July 30, 2025 at 5:34pm

In my own mind, I'm not sure.  Which means I wouldn't deal in it or actively collect it.  I don't know how much more clear I can make that.

 As far as what gives me pause, the two points I made in my last post, for starters.

I glad you are convinced.  I'm glad, as you state, that Scott agrees with you that it's real. 

Sounds like a winner all around for you.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 30, 2025 at 5:39pm

Thank you for clarifying that Eddy.

No, Scott agreed that your example is by the same hand that signed my letter.

Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on August 5, 2025 at 3:47am

Eddy, do you have examples of any of these other secretarial styles to show?

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