Comments on: Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books

Comment on Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books by: Rod

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:19:01 +0000

Hi Brenda,
a full-time professional book dealer once offered me a signed copy of Octopussy !
Cheers
Rod

Comment on Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books by: Brenda

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:27:43 +0000

Being unable to remember what year it was that Ian Fleming passed away, I grabbed an autographed “Octopussy” at a charity book sale.

I am perfectly happy to have blown two bucks on a very funny forgery. Who would fake the author’s signature in a book that says right on the next page “© 1965, 1966 by the Literary Executors of Ian Fleming deceased”? Someone thinks autograph collectors are not very bright…

On the other hand, it’s too bad, because it ruins an otherwise excellent (though dust-jacket-less) first edition from Jonathan Cape.

Comment on Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books by: Rod

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:53:38 +0000

Hi Chris,
I don’t know of any experienced dealers in this field who simply authenticate books and signatures I’m afraid.
Best
Rod

Comment on Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books by: christopher spibey

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:13:44 +0000

Hi Rod
Thanks for coming back to me and i appreciate your comments.Would you know of anywhere that may be able to help as obviously if these are good genuine items as i think they are i obviously don,t want to let them slip by.Im not after a valuation or anything like that just a simple heads up so i don,t get seriously stung,many thanks again for you prompt reply kind regards chris

Comment on Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books by: Rod

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:54:14 +0000

Hi Christopher,
I’m afraid it’s not a service we provide - sorry about that - 100s of emails a week requesting guidance and valuations etc.
Sorry to disappoint and welcome to the site - hope you’ll return
All the best
Rod

Comment on Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books by: christopher spibey

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:14 +0000

Hello Rod
I have been offered a few items namely a signed 1st ed of OHMSS,a signed Agatha Christie book and a clipped Conan Doyle signature and wondered if you could help me to verify in particular the Fleming signature.It appears to be excellent and is signed directly to the book but having read your comments on being wary of books signed on the title age i,m now slightly unsure.Would it be possible to email them through for your advice.Many thanks in advance kind regards chris

Comment on Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books by: Rod

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:16:03 +0000

Hi Paul,
I personally would be cautious - proceed with caution as they say
Cheers
Rod

Comment on Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books by: Paul Hansell

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:38:41 +0000

Hi Rod,

What advice can you give about Mr. Fleming’s signature on a movie poster? Thanks for any help you might be able to provide.

Comment on Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books by: Rod

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:10:07 +0000

Hi Graham,
a specialist book auction house shoud be able to give you some idea of what the book might fetch
Cheers
Rod

Comment on Authenticate Signed Ian Fleming Books by: Graham Holl

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:24:03 +0000

Hi Rod,
I have a signed copy of Ian Fleming`s On Her Majesty`s Secret Service. This is a presentation copy, one of only 50, I believe. This was presented to me for a winning window display to promote the release of the book when I worked for W.H.Smith & Son. The book is hardbacked with a silver ski track on the front. It has a coloured page inside and on the following page is the signature.
Any idea where the best place to have this valued would be & how much it may be for the valuation.

Many thanks

Graham Holl