Ebay signed copy of 'The Valley of Adventure' - not genuine?

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Ebay signed copy of 'The Valley of Adventure' - not genuine?

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There's a signed edition of Valley on offer on ebay...no dust wrapper...and signed in what looks like a biro that's running out! Surely not genuine?

'only' £ 499.95

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THE-VALLEY-OF ... 51d0d6aedf


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Could be genuine but I wouldn't think it was worth £500. It hasn't got a wrapper for a start.
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Re: Ebay signed copy of 'The Valley of Adventure' - not genu

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I would say that the signature is definitely genuine and somebody handed Enid a fairly ropy biro with which to sign the book! I would also agree that the book is heavily overpriced and I doubt if it will sell.
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On the bright side, at least they're generous enough to offer free P&P. :shock: :shock: :shock:
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If I was paying a large amount to get a signed book, I'd at least want a nicely written :shock: signature!
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The seller has now reduced the price by £100 to £399.99 :roll:
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I wonder when they'll get the message that even that is too high a price to pay. :lol:

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Courtenay wrote:On the bright side, at least they're generous enough to offer free P&P. :shock: :shock: :shock:
A very generous offer! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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After comparing the signature with a well know 'copy' I agree with Tony that the signature is indeed genuine! :D
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Or at least, whoever signed this one, it wasn't Grud Blyton. :mrgreen: :wink:
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I've only ever seen one Grud Blyton signature - must be considerably more rare. 8)
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Think how much it might sell for on eBay! :D :D
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Pretty sure this is the same book - back up to £499.95!

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