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Calling All Boris Karloff Experts

Anyone with a solid expertise with Boris Karloff, take a look at this photo. I have collected his autograph for over 25 years. Also I sent to someone I consider the credible expert on Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi. But just curious to hear opinions here.

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Permalink Reply by kevin conway on May 12, 2011 at 7:35am

An interesting email I received today (something I actually thought about yesterday). This signature history and evidence seems to date it around 1932. That would make the photo a First Generation photo and most likely have a significant influence on value, i..e up to now has a First Generation Frankenstein studio photo Ever been signed by Karloff ? .

Maybe worth having the photo itself certified by PSA (or Henry Yee)

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Permalink Reply by sue williams on June 1, 2011 at 11:53am

Hi. I am looking for some assistance please. My parents recently found a UK old style driving license, some old photos and a few letters all in the name of Boris Karloff. Is there much interest out there for this legend? Sue

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on June 1, 2011 at 12:01pm

Yes...a lot of interest. Would you like to upload images here? How can we help?

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Permalink Reply by sue williams on June 1, 2011 at 12:04pm

They are all at my parents house at the moment, they live out of London. I believe there is also a passort in his wifes name. Thanks for the quick reply. Sue

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Permalink Reply by Roger Furr on June 3, 2011 at 12:19pm

album page signed by Karloff

Attachments: No photo uploads here

boris karloff.jpg, 80 KB

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Permalink Reply by Hitch1010 on July 29, 2011 at 11:23pm

My vote is yes!

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 30, 2011 at 12:11am

It's really great, isn't it?

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Permalink Reply by kevin conway on July 30, 2011 at 7:41am

Hey folks, check out my latest video.....though it may be a bit scary for some of you...;}

(just scroll a couple inches down, you'll see it)

http://www.cvtreasures.com/vintage-movie-posters-sci-fi-horror-movi...

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on July 30, 2011 at 8:35am

Looking at Frankie torn up...now that's scary!

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Permalink Reply by www.TheCEAD.com on April 18, 2012 at 9:27pm

Hi, guys.

First and foremost, allow me to congratulate the owner of this piece for acquiring what may be one of the most iconic, fiendishly rare autographed horror costume portraits I've seen to date. I'm not certain, but I believe the dedication may be to Arthur J. Kellor, the noted illustrator of the 1920s and 1930s. I would estimate the value of this piece to be in the realm of $15,000.00.

It is my firm opinion that this photo is authentically autographed. Anyone uncertain of this might consider the many incontrovertible signature and handwriting exemplars on Karloff available in my database, at this web address, where one can observe the subtle changes in his penmanship over time:

http://www.thecead.com/knamesfolder/karloffboris.pdf

Best,

Gary

Creator & Founder, The Classic Entertainment Autograph Database (www.TheCEAD.com)

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Permalink Reply by kevin conway on April 19, 2012 at 9:37am

Hi Gary,

I had checked out your site last year when I posted this but don't recall the early version of the leading "B". Did you recently update Karloff examples?

BTW, your site? One of the most valuable contributions to the autograph community in a long time. Thanks!