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Topic: Al Shepard's signature: fake/authentic?
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MartinAir
New Member Posts: 3
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Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 03-06-2021 04:59 PM
   
I'd like to hear your opinion about this Alan Shepard's signature from his book Moon Shot: |
randyc
Member Posts: 797
From: Denver, CO USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 03-06-2021 05:06 PM
As Alan Shepard would say...it's A-O.K. |
MartinAir
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Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 03-06-2021 05:32 PM
Is there any value difference/preference between a bookplate signature and a flat signed book? Also, in general, do collectors, prefer signed photos/lithos over signed books? Thanks. |
hbw60
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Registered: Aug 2018
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posted 03-06-2021 06:21 PM
In general, flat-signed books are somewhat more desirable than bookplates. It means the author actually held the book and signed it, rather than a sticker. But there are exceptions in certain scenarios. A detailed, difficult-to-replicate bookplate can help authenticate the signature.In either case, an officially-signed book is always worth most. A book with a tipped-in signed page, or an Easton Press edition, or a book that's specifically noted as a Signed Edition on the copyright page is always best, because the signature is reliably authentic. In most cases, a signed litho/photo will be worth more than a signed book. They're easier to display, and demand is higher. But in most cases, it's not a huge gap. And there are so many other considerations. The specific image used, whether or not it's personalized to someone, whether it includes an inscription, the signature's placement/contrast on the photo, and many other things can change the value dramatically. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4315
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 03-06-2021 07:08 PM
From what I can see of the bookplate it appears the same as other Shepard signed Moonshot bookplates. |
MartinAir
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Registered: Oct 2020
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posted 03-06-2021 08:06 PM
Makes sense, thank you for the replies. The signed paperback was listed for 29.99, it sold quickly. |
Tallpaul
Member Posts: 197
From: Rocky Point, NY, USA
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted 03-07-2021 08:47 AM
It's a much nicer signature than the one scribbled on my copy of Moon Shot. |
Grounded!
Member Posts: 433
From: Bennington, Vermont, USA
Registered: Feb 2011
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posted 03-07-2021 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by MartinAir:
The signed paperback was listed for 29.99, it sold quickly.
A moonwalker's signature for $29.99 is a good deal no matter what the format. This was a nice signature. |
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