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RobertB
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posted 01-27-2021 09:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for RobertB   Click Here to Email RobertB     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
In general, does an autopen signature add value to a photograph, cover or other item? Or would an unsigned/clean version have the same value and/or interest?

Mike Dixon
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posted 01-27-2021 10:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mike Dixon   Click Here to Email Mike Dixon     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
In my opinion, and for the most part, they are definitely more valuable, particularly crew lithographs.

Rick Mulheirn
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posted 01-27-2021 11:52 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Rick Mulheirn   Click Here to Email Rick Mulheirn     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
There was a time when in my opinion unsigned crew lithos were worth perhaps more than currently: there was an opportunity to add one or more signatures. But alas, as we lose these guys there is less demand for unsigned lithos.

Ianhetho
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posted 01-27-2021 03:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Ianhetho   Click Here to Email Ianhetho     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
It depends on the individual collector I would think.

I prefer an autopen signature on a photograph but that's just me. I know nothing of the value of some photos and serious photography collectors might consider an autopen signature damage to the item.

The way I see it is that autopen signed items are a NASA product that may have passed through the astronauts offices (hallowed ground) if you like. One photo comes to mind with a huge increase in value with autopen signatures, the Apollo 1 crew litho. They are fetching high prices lately.

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