James Stewart Autographs: Which are Genuine, Autopens or Forgeries?

Isn't this an Autopen signature?

 

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Permalink Reply by Brick Hunter on May 19, 2012 at 3:22pm

When did these It's a Wonderful Life SP's start selling for this kind of money?

$405.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340...

$400.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340...

$204.50

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340...

$202.50

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340...

These same SP's with JSA authentication were selling for $40 or $50 some months ago and I thought people had gotten the right idea about being skeptical. $400? Really?

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on May 19, 2012 at 3:52pm
The prices on these are all over the place. From $50 to hundreds as you've stated.

According to a source, someone conducted a private signing with Stewart and 1000 were signed. Allegedly a video or photos exist. A private signing explains the volume and could explain the rushed messy look they all seem to share. Concerning to me is they are all cramped and the letters smash into another. Not something you typically see with Stewart.

Until more solid proof emerges I remain cautious.
Permalink Reply by Brick Hunter on May 20, 2012 at 2:55pm

I think the problem is they all seem to share the same messy look. I'd be flabbergasted if said video actually ever turned up. To me they're forgeries.

Permalink Reply by Aaron Ryan on July 16, 2012 at 5:39pm

Heres a fairly early James Stewart autograph from my collection for reference.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on July 16, 2012 at 5:51pm

Nice vintage album page sig!

Permalink Reply by Brick Hunter on July 24, 2012 at 10:55am

JSA-authenticated or not, it's hard to look at this piece of junk.

Permalink Reply by Chris Records on July 28, 2012 at 2:53pm

Here is an example of a Jimmy Stewart autograph from 1947 that I am listing tonight on ebay.  It is from a collection purchased from the grand daughter of the owner of the Stork Club in NY and was signed to her mother Barbara Billingsley.  It is %100 authentic and a good example.

Chris

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on July 28, 2012 at 3:49pm

Nice.

Stewart's handwriting was very consistent over the years. In the secretarial exemplars I've seen, the handwriting of the dedication is not even close.

Permalink Reply by Michael Dailey on August 10, 2012 at 4:25am

Hello everyone, I am looking to buy my first James Stewart autograph and was glad to run across this discussion.  It's had some great information, but now I'm even more concerned about buying a fake. lol.  Could you guys take a look at these and see if they look legit to you?  Thanks

Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on August 10, 2012 at 5:34am
In my opinion, these are certain forgeries.
Permalink Reply by Michael Dailey on August 10, 2012 at 2:19pm

Thanks.  After looking through all the examples on here, that's what I was thinking, but glad to have a better set of eyes give their opinion.

Permalink Reply by Brick Hunter on August 14, 2012 at 2:36pm

I agree with Mr Zipper, those are certainly no good. Feel free to post any examples you're thinking of purchasing, there are some good deals to be had out there but also plenty of forgeries and headaches.

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