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Main Boards => Trad History/Collecting => Topic started by: Dave Earley on February 28, 2006, 01:31:00 AM

Title: Saxton signature
Post by: Dave Earley on February 28, 2006, 01:31:00 AM

Have recently acquired a copy of Hunting with the Bow & Arrow that appears to be autographed by Saxton Pope himself: inscription in front reads "to cousin Sallie from Saxton 12-25-25".  The book is listed as a second printing / impression.  Needs a trip to the bindery for repair - is curretnly in two peices but otherwise in fine shape - some yellowing of page edges only, very slight musty smell, but no torn or missing pages; no mildew stains.  I am the 4th owner since "Sallie"

Would like to find someone who can authenticate the signature, especially if that person was going to the SLC PBS banquet - anyone have any ideas?

I plan to send this off to a company that specializes in restoring family bibles, to get it put back together professionally.  Doubt that will hurt it's value any.

thanks much!

Title: Re: Saxton signature
Post by: Falk on February 28, 2006, 09:46:00 AM

You lucky fellow - here you are - Pope's signature from April 8th, 1922.

   (http://www.broadheads.de/Bilder/Foren/TradGang/PopeSignature.jpg)

Pic is from Glenn St.Charles (1996): Billets to Bow. - p. 174

Title: Re: Saxton signature
Post by: alaskabowhunter on March 03, 2006, 12:55:00 AM

Contact Wade Phillips at [email protected] tell him Chuck referred you, he can authenticate the signature no worries.

Title: Re: Saxton signature
Post by: johnnyrazorhead on March 04, 2006, 01:15:00 AM

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e24/detroitdeerslyer/SaxtonPopeletter.jpg

 Here's a letter written by Saxton Pope and signed in 1925.Looks like the above signature to me.Hope this picture comes out.I am computer illiterate.