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Topic: Edgar Mitchell COA signature genuine?
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11Boron12
Member Posts: 79
From: Mannheim, Germany
Registered: Nov 2014
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posted 01-23-2018 12:13 PM
   
I would like to know if the signature on the COA is genuine? The COA says: I hereby confirm with my personal signature that the letter is a facsimile of the original Apollo 14 moon cover No. 52.  |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 1152
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 01-24-2018 05:05 PM
Does not match my Edgar Mitchell flown patch COA. |
Steve Zarelli
Member Posts: 747
From: Upstate New York, USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-25-2018 12:58 PM
Do I understand this correctly?The cover on the top is a facsimile/copy. The cover and signature are a copy of an original. And the note at the bottom contains a live ink signature that verifies the cover above it is a facsimile? |
11Boron12
Member Posts: 79
From: Mannheim, Germany
Registered: Nov 2014
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posted 01-25-2018 01:20 PM
Yes, the top is a copy of a moon letter. The bottom is in German and should be a real signature? |
Steve Zarelli
Member Posts: 747
From: Upstate New York, USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-25-2018 02:37 PM
The Mitchell signature on the bottom looks a little neater than typical, but not to the extent where I'd say it was a fake. If it is a fake, it's quite skilled and deceptive.Looking at the whole picture, it doesn't make much sense to apply a master forgery on a COA for a replica cover. If you were this good at forging Mitchell, wouldn't you be using the signature on something of value? |
11Boron12
Member Posts: 79
From: Mannheim, Germany
Registered: Nov 2014
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posted 01-26-2018 04:50 AM
That was my opinion too. I bought it for 14€, it was framed in a nice metal frame which is at least 10€. The only thing I don´t understand why the certificate is in German? |
KenDavis
Member Posts: 229
From: E.Sussex United Kingdom
Registered: May 2003
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posted 10-01-2024 12:55 PM
I acquired one of these recently. I don't know if anyone has any more information since this post was last active? |
cosmos-walter
Member Posts: 848
From: Salzburg, Austria
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted 10-02-2024 06:19 AM
Alberto Bolaffi from Italy bought most of the Apollo 13, 14 and 16 flown covers. The German stamp dealer Borek sold facsimiles of the cover which landed on the Moon #52 together with explanatory letters which were signed by Ed Mitchell. We discussed them at 220572136577: Apollo 14 'Bolaffi' flown cover. |
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