RECENT RESPONSE FROM A PEER IN THE BUSINESS

...for the timely articles you published on your website re: bogus sports autographs on ebay as will as Brian's article on spotting forgeries.

We had an interesting case, recently, on eBay involving allegedly genuine "vintage" photographs of Gloria Swanson. The seller even displayed verso shots with photographer credits. THEY HAD TO BE THE REAL DEAL. What a steal to get a Clarence Sinclair Bull copyright photograph of Swanson at her most glamorous. Right? WRONG!What came in the mail were crude color copies, on glossy stock, from some low grade copier machine. When challenged, the seller professed innocence that "I don't know all the right terminology or the difference between vintage and otherwise. It was a simple mistake.

" Actually, this innocent seller on eBay pulled the same trick on several other people. It took us forever through eBay and PayPal to get a refund.

Again, sincere thanks for the articles and continued success with your business. You are a credit to the industry, Trish.

Ron WeekesWEEKES AUTOGRAPHS

Member: The Manuscript Society; Ephemera Society of America

STARS AND STRIPES MEDITERRANEAN EDITION: ITALY 1945

STARS AND STRIPES NEWSPAPER WWII, "Extra Extra" August 14,1945. Front page "JAPS SAY THEY ACCEPT". Japanese Government announced over the Tokyo Radio at 7:59 am, Rome time, today that it had accepted the Allied surrender terms. 4 pages.

Babe Ruth Signed Vintage 8 x 10 Photo

Outstanding vintage matte-finish crystal-clear 10 x 8 iconic photo of Ruth, clad in his Yankee pinstripes, inscribed in green fountain pen, “To my good friend Lena , Babe Ruth.” In fine condition! The clarity and sharpness of the photograph, combined with the exceptional boldness of Ruth’s signature, makes this a scarce combination, ideal for the prudent collector. PSA/DNA letter of authentication.