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Topic: Value of Jim Irwin 'one of a kind' signed photo
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Daniel on the Moon
Member Posts: 354
From: Bronxville, NY
Registered: Jun 2015
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posted 11-21-2015 11:11 PM
   
I am under the impression that Jim Irwin autographs on "one of a kind" photos are extremely rare. The below photo was signed by Jim after a crew training "fit and function" exercise at Kennedy Space Center on June 29, 1971 that I co-conducted. Both Jim and Dave Scott participated in preparation for their July 26, 1971 Apollo 15 liftoff. Can anyone tell me if this is worth more than the "run of the mill" Irwin signed presentation?  |
Mike Dixon
Member Posts: 1397
From: Kew, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2003
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posted 11-22-2015 03:25 AM
If that's an 8x10 glossy, then in my opinion, yes. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 11-22-2015 07:59 AM
In my opinion, yes it is worth more than your average run of the mill inscribed image. Speaking as a collector the inscription kills the potential value but to you Dan... it is surely priceless. |
328KF
Member Posts: 1234
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 11-22-2015 11:11 AM
That's an awesome piece! |
Daniel Lazecky
Member Posts: 480
From: Czech Republic-Europe
Registered: Oct 2007
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posted 11-22-2015 12:17 PM
From my collection, too.I remember Mr. Irwin as well. I got his autograph, I also correspondence. He very kind and helpful, understanding full well. I've also got his book To Rule The Night. He also gave me this. I am very proud that I got a gift from him as well. |
Daniel on the Moon
Member Posts: 354
From: Bronxville, NY
Registered: Jun 2015
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posted 11-22-2015 01:16 PM
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Originally posted by Mike Dixon:
If that's an 8x10 glossy, then in my opinion, yes.
Yes Mike. It is an 8x10 glossy. Thank you for your response. |
mjanovec
Member Posts: 3811
From: Midwest, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 11-26-2015 12:30 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Rick Mulheirn:
In my opinion, yes it is worth more than your average run of the mill inscribed image. Speaking as a collector the inscription kills the potential value but to you Dan... it is surely priceless.
I strongly disagree that it "kills" the value. It does reduce the value in the collectors market somewhat, but I think the photo still retains significant value, even as a personalized piece. |
Spoon
Member Posts: 143
From: Cumbria, UK
Registered: May 2006
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posted 11-28-2015 04:54 PM
I agree that "kills" the value is strong. It's a tremendous piece with fantastic provenance and, more importantly, great personal importance.Items like this, to me, carry more significance than items presented to someone who signs them "by rote," and if a collector is ever lucky enough to be in the position to own an item like it, they should count themselves to be very fortunate. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4167
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 11-28-2015 07:09 PM
"In my opinion, yes it is worth more than your average run of the mill inscribed image." |
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