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Liembo
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posted 03-31-2016 04:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Liembo   Click Here to Email Liembo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
These were acquired from the estate of the former CEO of a railroad car manufacturer (CEO at the time of the mission). On one, the Cernan signature has faded significantly. The thing that jumps out at me most is the "S" in Stafford of which one is not the standard cursive S. Do they pass muster?

However, I did find some covers with the same "S" style:

MrSpace86
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posted 03-31-2016 04:55 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MrSpace86   Click Here to Email MrSpace86     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The top one seems to be autopenned or printed signatures. The bottom example I would dare say looks pretty good.

More experienced opinions welcomed. (I hope mine helps.)

Liembo
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posted 03-31-2016 05:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Liembo   Click Here to Email Liembo     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Here are full mats in context, they are inscribed as follows:
To ...
Wish you could have joined us for the ride - The Apollo X Crew

To ...
With our best wishes - The Apollo X crew

mach3valkyrie
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posted 03-31-2016 10:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for mach3valkyrie   Click Here to Email mach3valkyrie     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The bottom set of signatures looks genuine to me. Earlier examples where they appear unrushed.

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