The signature looks fake to me as well. However what really intrigues me here is how Tony knew the book when no details are given in the picture.Tony Summerfield wrote: That book was published in 1935 by Newnes
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Thanks to all for the clarification.
Anyone fancy telling the seller the autograph is a dud?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Collectable- ... 4145349290" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anyone fancy telling the seller the autograph is a dud?
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Perhaps it would be better coming from you, Pete. You've got tact.
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The illustrator (Bip Pares) only illustrated one book for Enid Blyton!Lucky Star wrote:...what really intrigues me here is how Tony knew the book when no details are given in the picture.
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Doubt it, Pete. Probably keep the postcard and offer it for sale though.
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I wish this seller would post a clearer/nearer picture of the signature!
After enlarging it myself, it doesn't look quite right (to me)??
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Five-Go-Adve ... SwOVtfCKTR" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;Five Go Adventuring Again - Enid Blyton Early Addition 1953 Signed **Mega Rare**
After enlarging it myself, it doesn't look quite right (to me)??
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That one is genuine, Pete, but it is rather a messy page - I don't even have to look all that closely at the signature as I can see that it is right from the 'love from'.
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Thank you Tony. I appreciate your confirmation.
I didn't know Enid occasionally wrote a loop on the L Blyton which is why it confused me.
I didn't know Enid occasionally wrote a loop on the L Blyton which is why it confused me.
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An experts opinion on authenticity would be interesting as this book was published in 1967.
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I'm afraid this one is a definite forgery - I hope you haven't bought it!
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Many thanks for that info Tony.
Something about the date of 1967 made me hesitate from buying it and ask for a superior opinion.
Best Wishes
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Something about the date of 1967 made me hesitate from buying it and ask for a superior opinion.
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I can't really see Enid scrawling her signature over the front of a book. Always sensible to check with the master!
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Yes!
The book was part of a larger collection for sale at £2,249.00
I have received an offer to buy the whole collection for £1,995 from the seller, but I can't see enough detail/info/ condition of the books to see if this price is remotely reasonable!
The book was part of a larger collection for sale at £2,249.00
I have received an offer to buy the whole collection for £1,995 from the seller, but I can't see enough detail/info/ condition of the books to see if this price is remotely reasonable!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234353541476 ... SwfGphvwoh70 x Famous Five / Secret Seven Books Enid Blyton inc First Editions + Signed
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This signature doesn't look right to me - but I usually get these things wrong!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194649740322 ... Swj8Zhww8bTHE PUT-EM-RIGHTS. SIGNED BY ENID BLYTON. H/B + DJ 1949.
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