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The Joy of Autograph Collecting
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| The joy of autograph collecting reflects its extension as a human connection. One of the most personal of human attachments is a name, and a person's autograph is an extension of this attribute. No matter how you collect autographs or how much you pay to acquire a prized signature, you also become... |
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Care and Display of Autographs
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| Important tips for the care and display of autographs. |
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Autograph Authentication
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| Autograph authentication is a process that determines if your autograph is real. How can you tell if your autograph is valid? Websites with a large inventory of autographs help you compare and verify your autograph with true examples as the first step towards authentication. |
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Autographs from J.D. Salinger
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| Autographs from J.D. Salinger are among the most coveted by collectors. Facsimile checks of J.D. Salinger are affordable conversation pieces that are fascinating when displayed at home or office. |
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Autographed Souvenir Checks
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| Autographed souvenir checks are those that are distributed to others for their intrinsic value as a collectible. These checks are not distributed as instruments for direct financial transactions. Souvenir checks is a category of collectibles that are appreciated for the signature they bear or for ... |
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Archival Preservation of Autographs
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| Archival preservation of autographs is important for maintaining your collection. Here are the key principles to follow to maintain your autograph collection. |
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Secretarial Autographs
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| Secretarial autographs can frustrate autograph collectors. How do you know if the autograph you received was signed by a secretary? Some celebrities insist on providing their authentic signatures to collectors; others customarily have their secretary or a family member sign their name. |
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Princess Diana Autographs
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| Princess Diana autographs are among the most sought autographs of royalty. It was rarely obtainable in any form and only friends from her inner circle were privy to letters and photos bearing her signature. |
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Celebrity Fortunes Made and Lost
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| Celebrity fortunes made and lost are revealed by personal checks and autographed letters and documents. |
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Richard Nixon and his Rare Autograph
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| Richard Nixon and his rare autograph are historical trademarks. Letters and documents with his genuine signature are few and far between. Here’s why. |
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Evaluating Autographed Checks
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| There are key features to consider when evaluating autographed checks by celebrities. The quality of the signature, date, bank, and association between the check writer and recipient are some of the important criterion for judging the value of autographed checks. |
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Certificates of Authenticity
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| Certificates of authenticity may not be worth the paper they are printed. Autograph collectors need to be aware of the questionable value of certificates of authenticity, and learn about how to distinguish real autographs from the fakes. |
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