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aceshye	Old Universal horror autographs	Lead	[-]
Apr 8 12 5:46 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Guys, I would like to post several Old Universal sgnatures here for your opinion on originality. I have collected these for some years now but have decided to change my collecting path and move on to other things. I would like to start selling off these signatures but before I do I would like some opinions on autenticity for anyone who may be interested in acquiring any of these from me. The majority have come from reliable established sources either over the net or from shows. Some of these are "legends in time" and "Hurds outpost". The only known fake I have in this lot is the Karloff which incedentially was my first autograph purchase. I am confident in the rest but would like the viewing community to comment on them before I post them for sale. This would be much appreciated. thanks, Greg Boris Karloff: Bela Lugosi: Lon Chaney: Colin Clive: Elsa Lanchester: O.P.Heggi: Lionel Atwill: Basil Rathbone: Ernest Theisger: Henrey Hull: Warner Oland: Peter Lorrie: Evelyn Ankers: Josaphine Hutchinson: Valerie Hobson:
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Elisabeth		#1	[-]
Apr 9 12 12:21 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Hi, Greg.... Lovely collection. Have you considered having the paper or ink dated? That might help in verification. I don't know about most of the autographs, but the Clive signature seems to be legit, as that is his personal, home stationary. He did not live there, though, after 29 September 1933. The man's last trip to England, according to passenger lists and immigration records, state that he arrived in London on 29 May 1933 and arrived in New York City on 29 September 1933. I think you've really got something there. "E" Your Signature ... "....I do hope he won't upset Henry..."
soundstage28		#2	[-]
Apr 9 12 11:11 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Actually, the Karloff is authentic. The Chaney and Lugosi are for sure forgeries, most of the others I'm not experienced in those names to say, although the inscription and signature on the O.P. Heggie looks "drawn" to me.
frankenstein31		#3	[-]
Apr 10 12 3:10 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Atwill, and Thesiger, look spot on. I'm not so sure about the Valerie Hobson, it's close!!
aceshye		#4	[-]
Apr 10 12 3:53 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Interesting what you say about the Karloff as I understood he did not loop his 'B' rather using a single stroke and then the rest of the letter. Also interesting about the Lugosi and Chaney as they came from reputable autograph dealers. I have no issues with the the Heggi as it matches others I have examined. Greg
cjh5801		#5	[-]
Apr 11 12 12:23 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	We found a number of examples of the looped "B" used by Boris in the "Autographed Photos" thread. - Clark hollowaypages.com
aceshye		#6	[-]
Apr 11 12 1:20 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	But were they confirmed as original? I have looked at that thread and as i recall some have spoken to those being reproductions. I would be glad if it is real but any photo/signature tht I have checked on reliable sites have only shown the B with no loop. Greg
Mrs Frankenstein		#7	[-]
Apr 12 12 12:53 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The Clive signature is authentic.
Elisabeth		#8	[-]
Apr 12 12 2:09 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Welcome Back, Ms. F. You have been MISSED! (smile) Your Signature ... "....I do hope he won't upset Henry..."
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aceshye		#9	[-]
Apr 12 12 8:38 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thanks for the positive input on Clive, Atwill, Theisger and Karloff even though I still have my doubts. I will be placing these in the for sale section of the website later. As for the Lugosi and Chaney, anything to substantiate the claims that they are forgeries? Examples to prove/disprove? If these are fakes i will need some proof to go back to the origininal source to request refund etc. Thanks, Greg
moviemonstermuseum		#10	[-]
Apr 14 12 12:54 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	This one was signed to Alex Gordon, Bride of the Monster Producer http://www.moviemonstermu...LugosiSPDickAndAlexa.jpg This one to Arthur Lenig who met Lugosi and later wrote "The Count" http://www.moviemonstermu...bela/belaSignedLista.jpg
soundstage28		#11	[-]
Apr 19 12 1:02 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	You'll find your Karloff as well as others here: http://www.thecead.com/allletters.html PS - I stand corrected on your Chaney Jr. After closer review it appears authentic. As far as the Lugosi, no way Jose' Last Edited By: soundstage28 Apr 19 12 1:07 AM. Edited 1 times.
aceshye		#12	[-]
Apr 19 12 3:27 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I have scanned other Lugosi's and I have to agree with you on your observation..thanks. I am glad you now think the Chaney is fine as i was having a hard time wraping that one around my head as being bad. I could not find any evidence as I did with the Bela that I should have a concern. Greg
Zombilia Autographs	Autographs Real or Not Real?	#13	[-]
May 24 12 4:40 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I am very happy to be a new member and being a collector as well as "Dealer" of vintage Horror and Science Fiction Autographs for now, almost 30 years, I have seen almost everything and have owned some truley remarkable items. I am always interested in helping the new and increasingly "more intelligent" breed of collectors entering the collecting market place, authenticate or help locate tht one "Rare" item for their collection or as a gift for a loved one. I currently have an archive of over 10,000 scanned examples from modern horror to the very rarest of the rare. Although I have sold many autographs over the years, I like to keep active in buying and selling "AUTHENTIC" horror signatures both through the mail and at the numerous conventions I attend with my son and Zombilia, our company. Please feel free to ask questions of "Authenticity" should you ever have any. All "Opinions" are at no cost and Letters of Authenticity are available for a small fee at EpicToys@aol.com. Now to your signatures: Boris Karloff (Authentic, displays all characteristics currently associated with known examples of this celebrities handwriting and signature) Bela Lugosi (Non-Authentic, Does not exhibit the nessecary characteristics of an authentic example) Lon Chaney (Authentic, displays most of the characteristics currently associated with known examples of this celebrities handwriting and signature) Colin Clive (Authentic, displays all characteristics currently associated with known examples of this celebrities handwriting and signature) Elsa Lanchester (Authentic, displays all characteristics currently associated with known examples of this celebrities handwriting and signature) (Faded) O.P.Heggie (Authentic, displays all characteristics currently associated with known examples of this celebrities handwriting and signature) Zombilia currently has "Authentic" examples of the following Horror Celebrities for sale: Bela Lugosi Lon Chaney Sr. Lon Chaney Jr. Boris Karloff Maria Ouspenskaya O.P.Heggie Colin Clive Dwight Frye Glenn Strange Michael Landon (I was a Teenage Werewolf) Elsa Lanchester Basil Rathbone and many more......Please inquire at (EpicToys@aol.com)
Gary Brucato		#14	[-]
Aug 3 12 2:22 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Every one of these names is available in my autograph exemplar database, www.TheCEAD.com. My informed opinions are as follows: The Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, O.P. Heggie, Lionel Atwill, Ernest Thesiger, Warner Oland, Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone are, in fact, genuine. The Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney and Elsa Lanchester are not, with the latter not even being close. The Valerie Hobson looks "forced" to me, while the Evelyn Ankers and Josephine Hutchinson are very probably good, but, on all three, I would reserve judgment without being able to examine these in-person. I'm confident that anyone who has handled these names over a long period is likely to instantly recognize the authentic ones in this lot. Gary
soundstage28		#15	[-]
Aug 6 12 10:56 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	>>> Every one of these names is available in my autograph exemplar database, www.TheCEAD.com >>>>> Highly recommended! Not only a who's-who of horror autographs but just about every Hollywood star you can think of. If an actor or actress's career consisted of as little a role as opening a door and saying "your guest has arrived", good chance this website has an autograph sample.
carlford	Signed Doll Family (Freaks) postcard on ebay with all four signatures	#16	[-]
Feb 6 13 5:19 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	There's currently a signed postcard of the Doll Family (Harry and Daisy Earles from Universal's Freaks) on ebay for a very reasonable figure since the seller didn't originally list it as signed, but he has since verified it. Those after a rare item might like to bid. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300854480675?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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