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Topic: 371665492920: Alan Shepard signed cover
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bklyn55 Member Posts: 361 From: Milford, CT Registered: Dec 2014
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posted 07-16-2016 05:34 PM
Any opinions on the authenticity of the Alan Shepard signature on this eBay item? |
SpaceSteve Member Posts: 428 From: San Antonio TX, USA Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 07-17-2016 08:44 AM
I am extremely skeptical of that Shepard, as I have never seen him underline his signature. |
datkatz Member Posts: 176 From: New York, NY Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 07-17-2016 12:55 PM
I can't speak to the authenticity of this particular Shepard, but I can say that he most certainly did underline his signature on occasion.I had the honor of meeting him in 1987, and I asked him to sign the rubber-stamped letter I had received in 1961. Here's the in-person autograph: |
SpaceSteve Member Posts: 428 From: San Antonio TX, USA Registered: Apr 2004
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posted 07-17-2016 10:44 PM
Well, thank you. That is a nice signature.The other thing that strikes me the most about the OP example, is that the "an Shep" is all one stroke, with an extra backwards stroke beginning the "S", where the pen never left the paper. Also, the "r" and "d" in his last name are connected. Each of these traits is certainly atypical. |
calcheyup Member Posts: 125 From: Registered: May 2014
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posted 07-18-2016 04:41 PM
I have seen many Shepard examples where the n in "Alan" and the "S" connect. While this signature does have some atypical things going on, to me it looks great on the whole. From the resolution available for us to view, I'd put my opinion on the side of authenticity. |
Steve Zarelli Member Posts: 731 From: Upstate New York, USA Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 07-18-2016 07:02 PM
Signed with blazing speed and in one continuous line... formation is perfect. It would take a supremely skilled forger to pull this off.Looks great in my opinion. |
calcheyup Member Posts: 125 From: Registered: May 2014
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posted 07-19-2016 10:57 PM
Just wanted to add that I think that signed letter is very, very cool. Great story behind it, and an oustanding, bold signature with an uncommon "flourish" that implies that Adm. Shepard was exceptionally pleased to sign it for you and wanted to make it a little unique. It's a beautiful example under any circumstances, but in conjunction with the history it's really quite awesome! |