Collecting Historical Autographs

Collecting autographs is a time-honored avocation that has exploded in popularity in recent years, creating a new industry with millions of autographed items for sale online. Coveted signatures include those from presidents of the United States, Civil War officers, World War II heroes, classical music composers and baseball stars.

It is estimated that 90 percent of historical autographs on the market today are forgeries. This book provides a definitive guide to signature authentication for experts and beginners alike. Numerous illustrations of genuine and forged signatures are included, from Ty Cobb to Isaac Newton to Abraham Lincoln to Neil Armstrong. Detailed descriptions of common forgeries are given, enabling collectors to make direct comparisons.

“"illustrations are outstanding. Ron Keurajian has amassed a huge amount of data over the decades and combined it with his observations, personal comments and recommendations. Anyone serious about collecting or selling autographs will find this new book indispensable"-- International Autograph Collectors Club "once you pick this book up you will find it very hard to put it down...highly recommended...will undoubtedly create many new informed collectors"-- Autograph Planet "Keurajian has created a richly illustrated reference guide that can assist even the most novice collectors in separating the true from the fake...[will be] looked upon as a trusted guide for decades to come"-- Civil War News "these guidelines present advice on identifying and collecting a specific kind of artifact...there are a multitude of examples and black-and-white illustrations of signatures--along with detailed knowledgeable discussions--that reflect a vast knowledge of the subject"-- ARBA .”

“illustrations are outstanding. Ron Keurajian has amassed a huge amount of data over the decades and combined it with his observations, personal comments and recommendations. Anyone serious about collecting or selling autographs will find this new book indispensable”—International Autograph Collectors Club; “once you pick this book up you will find it very hard to put it down...highly recommended...will undoubtedly create many new informed collectors”—Autograph Planet; “Keurajian has created a richly illustrated reference guide that can assist even the most novice collectors in separating the true from the fake…[will be] looked upon as a trusted guide for decades to come”—Civil War News; “these guidelines present advice on identifying and collecting a specific kind of artifact...there are a multitude of examples and black-and-white illustrations of signatures—along with detailed knowledgeable discussions—that reflect a vast knowledge of the subject”—ARBA.

Commercial banker and attorney Ron Keurajian has written numerous studies on baseball and vintage golf autographs. He lives in Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA.

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