The Augers you posted look similar to scans I've seen from 02-04. Even autographs from before then do show inconsistencies amongst signing. Do you have a scan of yours? Its difficult to have anything to compare because she so rarely does in person signings.
I recently bought a small collection of Bond signatures from a private collector. Would appreciate your input on their authenticity, especially ...Timothy Dalton.
Hello, I'm new to collecting and to the forum and was hoping I could get a few of your esteemed opinions on this. I understand "DC" signed his full name early in his 007 career, but haven't been able to to find any like this. Would YOU buy it as authentic?
Having read through this thread I've discovered there are doubts over some of the stuff from Bondcollectibles. Purchased a couple of photos from there yesterday - does anyone know if they're good?
Suppose it would serve me right for going for the cheapest ones at about £60 each!
Looks very similar to TTM I received in January. Similar looping on the l and d. The A in Auger is similar as well. This differs from the example you posted though, which looks like a normal capital print A.
As my name has been mentioned I thought that I would chip in.
I usually stay away from internet forums as there is plenty of rubbish posted on them amongst all of the helpful advice. The rubbish as well as the good advice gets in to circulation and spread around the collecting communities. Forums do as much harm as they do good. Every autograph dealer has been brought in to question at some point on one forum or another. We all make mistakes at some point but the idea is to keep those mistakes to a bare minimum. If you have the slighest doubt, move on.
In my opinion when buying autographs from any source you owe it to yourself to do your own research first. As Groucho Marx once said, 'Who are you going to trust, me or your own eyes?' So true when it comes to buying autographs.
There are plenty of sources on the internet for finding genuine autographs for comparison. Even with Star Tiger you will see many fake autographs labelled as 'likely genuine' but as so many examples are posted it doesn't take long to build up a reliable picture using in person examples against those purchased or obtained in the post.
It is important for collectors to get out and meet celebrities in person whether it be at collectors shows, stage doors, personal appearances, wherever. During conversations celebrities will often let slip information about their signing habits. Read what in person collectors or star chasers have to say, you will be amazed what celebrities do with their signature depending on their mood. In the signings I have held you get so many little variations, a signer might start with an A or J but the next item it will be a or j.
There has to be some trust in life and start with ACAF Dealers and AFTAL Dealers or specialised dealers like Alex. We all offer advice, give proper COA's with correct contact details and take items back if a collector is not happy.
When buying from Alex at Bond Collectibles or any autograph dealer do a little research first before buying. On another forum I once read that all of Alex's Christopher Lee's were traced, how do you trace an autograph on to a photo??!!! I buy from Alex, Alex buys from me, I have set up signings and so does he. When it comes to stars like Irka Bochenko Alex might say he obtained his autographs from her in a private signing and here perhaps he is being a little economical with the truth in that he would probably obtain this stock when she appears at a signing show like Autographica, he will obtain hundreds of peices from such an appearance.
I won't be back on here for a while, as I won't be dragged in to an argument as usually happens on forums, but I will respond to personal email, always happy to help.
Bit of a tangent as this is less about the autograph than the actor:
IMDb lists George Roubicek as being in both YOLT and SWLM but I have a hard time believing these are, in fact, the same guy:
I personally wouldn't buy autographs from ebay. I did this once for a signed Sean Connery photo about 10 years ago. Cost £40. Luckily I went to a memorabilia fair a few days later and I showed it to a dealer there. He said it was a fake. I managed to get a refund! I've got George Lazenby's which I know is genuine as he signed it for me! I was also dead jammy last year when I went to watch Judi Dench and Ben Wishaw in Peter and Alice. While I was queuing for the matinee, Judi got out of a taxi and stood next to me. I managed to have a brief chat and she signed a photo of M I had.
I've got a couple of autographed photos I wouldn't mind you guys looking at. One is of all the Bonds to date and the other is a skyfall picture with a few of the cast. I will have to figure out how to get them on here though, think I used to have flickr....
Hello all. Can anyone tell me if this Timothy Dalton autograph is real or fake? I've had it in my collection a while, bought on ebay. Never been sure... Many thanks.
Hello all. Can anyone tell me if this Timothy Dalton autograph is real or fake? I've had it in my collection a while, bought on ebay. Never been sure... Many thanks.
Fake. Several letter shapes/strokes are off, not known to sign just "T," always "Timothy."
I would have to agree with PoorMansJB, it isn't quite right I'm afraid, although he did very very occasionally sign T. Dalton, the composition of the letters isn't quite right, sorry to say!
Good luck with your collecting! -{
Gentlemen, many thanks for confirming that - I wasn't sure myself but always suspected it might be a fake. At least I know my one of Rog is genuine (signed in person and what a gent), and Danny was bought from a reputable source.
TDalt is my favourite Bond, along with Dan and Rog, so I'm hoping to add his sig to my collection at some point.
I also have a genuine George Baker, who dubbed Lazenby as Hilary Bray...
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I do hope Bondtoys hasn't seen this thread...
60s Sir Rog ?
90s Macnee ?
Thanks in advance for any and all help!
Bill
Having read through this thread I've discovered there are doubts over some of the stuff from Bondcollectibles. Purchased a couple of photos from there yesterday - does anyone know if they're good?
Suppose it would serve me right for going for the cheapest ones at about £60 each!
Auger is from 2000-02 period.......as you can see it's not "spelled out" like recent ones seem to be.
When I get a moment, I'll upload my signature.
I usually stay away from internet forums as there is plenty of rubbish posted on them amongst all of the helpful advice. The rubbish as well as the good advice gets in to circulation and spread around the collecting communities. Forums do as much harm as they do good. Every autograph dealer has been brought in to question at some point on one forum or another. We all make mistakes at some point but the idea is to keep those mistakes to a bare minimum. If you have the slighest doubt, move on.
In my opinion when buying autographs from any source you owe it to yourself to do your own research first. As Groucho Marx once said, 'Who are you going to trust, me or your own eyes?' So true when it comes to buying autographs.
There are plenty of sources on the internet for finding genuine autographs for comparison. Even with Star Tiger you will see many fake autographs labelled as 'likely genuine' but as so many examples are posted it doesn't take long to build up a reliable picture using in person examples against those purchased or obtained in the post.
It is important for collectors to get out and meet celebrities in person whether it be at collectors shows, stage doors, personal appearances, wherever. During conversations celebrities will often let slip information about their signing habits. Read what in person collectors or star chasers have to say, you will be amazed what celebrities do with their signature depending on their mood. In the signings I have held you get so many little variations, a signer might start with an A or J but the next item it will be a or j.
There has to be some trust in life and start with ACAF Dealers and AFTAL Dealers or specialised dealers like Alex. We all offer advice, give proper COA's with correct contact details and take items back if a collector is not happy.
When buying from Alex at Bond Collectibles or any autograph dealer do a little research first before buying. On another forum I once read that all of Alex's Christopher Lee's were traced, how do you trace an autograph on to a photo??!!! I buy from Alex, Alex buys from me, I have set up signings and so does he. When it comes to stars like Irka Bochenko Alex might say he obtained his autographs from her in a private signing and here perhaps he is being a little economical with the truth in that he would probably obtain this stock when she appears at a signing show like Autographica, he will obtain hundreds of peices from such an appearance.
I won't be back on here for a while, as I won't be dragged in to an argument as usually happens on forums, but I will respond to personal email, always happy to help.
All the best
Richard
IMDb lists George Roubicek as being in both YOLT and SWLM but I have a hard time believing these are, in fact, the same guy:
Ten years later he looks twenty years younger. The magic of "Hollywood."
Seems MJW sgd that Jones photo as well , will take another pic of it.......
Moore
Lee
Craig
Brosnan
Thoughts?
seems a lovely lady. :x
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CLAUDINE-AUGER-BOND-GIRL-AUTOGRAPHED-3-BY-5-CARD-W-PHOTOGRAPH-COA-/251601856393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a94a3a789
The Auger card gives me a better vibe.......
Bondcollectibles rarely handles signed cards so thinking it wouldn't have come from Alex.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-George-Lazenby-Autograph-Authentic-James-Bond-RARE-Charity-/321549975576?pt=UK_DVD_Film_TV_Autographs_CV&hash=item4adddf4018
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEAN-CONNERY-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-11x14-PHOTO-JAMES-BOND-PROMO-IN-PERSON-RARE-COA-E-/271201839059?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f24e3a7d3
At least try to put some effort into it
Fake. Several letter shapes/strokes are off, not known to sign just "T," always "Timothy."
Gentlemen, many thanks for confirming that - I wasn't sure myself but always suspected it might be a fake. At least I know my one of Rog is genuine (signed in person and what a gent), and Danny was bought from a reputable source.
TDalt is my favourite Bond, along with Dan and Rog, so I'm hoping to add his sig to my collection at some point.
I also have a genuine George Baker, who dubbed Lazenby as Hilary Bray...
http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/cooper-owen/catalogue-id-2918920/lot-24942967?utm_source=auction-alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=auction-alert&utm_content=lot-image-link