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Topic: John Glenn "Jr": autograph or autopen?
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george295
Member Posts: 43
From: Forked River, NJ USA
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 07-02-2010 08:51 AM
   
I purchased a framed and matted John Glenn autograph at a local flea market several days ago. The autograph cut is slightly faded and reads "Best Wishes John Glenn Jr". I've seen many John Glenn autographs however, not many with "Jr". Does this indicate its older then others, or could it be an autopen? Thanks for the help. |
Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 2914
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 07-02-2010 01:28 PM
More likely an older signature from his Project Mercury years and probably genuine. The pioneer astronaut legend did in fact sign "Jr." with different formats, such as; "John H. Glenn, Jr." JHGlenn,Jr., but rarely with "John Glenn Jr." Can you provide a scan for us here?
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42988
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-02-2010 01:34 PM
I may be mistaken, but I do not believe an autopen pattern exists (or least has been identified as such) that includes "Jr" as part of Glenn's signature. |
Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 2914
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 07-02-2010 06:53 PM
True, Robert, but there had been more than one "printed" pattern by NASA during the early 1960s along with a few unusual US Senate imprints of his name. I was more concerned with a possible forgery than with an autopen. |
george295
Member Posts: 43
From: Forked River, NJ USA
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 07-04-2010 03:21 PM
Here are the photos of the autograph. Thanks again. 
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DChudwin
Member Posts: 1096
From: Lincolnshire IL USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 07-05-2010 09:29 AM
This is an authentic early John Glenn autograph. He signed "J H Glenn, Jr" in the early 1960's. I have a letter and a Project Mercury stamp FDC with the same signature which I obtained through the mail from Glenn in 1963 or 1964. |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 07-05-2010 10:45 PM
I agree. The signature and the writing perfectly match Glenn's style from the early-to-mid 60s. Assuming it's not some sort of pre-printed item or a reproduction/copy, then it appears this is an authentic item.Granted, this signature is probably only worth $20-30 on a blank piece of paper, but the nice framed display makes it much more attractive and bumps up the value somewhat. |
george295
Member Posts: 43
From: Forked River, NJ USA
Registered: Feb 2010
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posted 07-06-2010 11:50 AM
Thank you so much for everyones help. I purchased it for $40, so i think i got a pretty good deal. Its gonna look nice hanging on the wall. |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 07-06-2010 04:34 PM
quote:
Originally posted by george295:
I purchased it for $40, so i think i got a pretty good deal.
Your got a nice deal indeed! |
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