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An autograph is a document written entirely in the handwriting of its author, as opposed to a typeset document or one transcribed by an amanuensis or a copyist; the meaning overlaps with that of the word holograph. As the word is used by non-historians, it has come to mean a person's signature. This term is used in particular for the practice of collecting autographs of celebrities. The collection of autographs is also known as philography.
Customs
In East Asia, an autograph from famous gentry is regarded as an honour. The value of an item bearing a high official's autograph could rise incredibly. In imperial China, an autograph from an emperor was priceless but selling an item bearing it could be a criminal offense.
In Europe and North America, asking for a celebrity's autograph used to be seen as a child's activity up to only a few decades ago. The boom of collecting autographs as a hobby came during the 1980s, and, as a consequence, many memorabilia dealers took notice, and what used to be an innocent hobby lost that innocence as both dealers and celebrities began to charge money for their signatures (especially on personal checks).
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Today's Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Exhibitions and Events
Jul 3: Guided Tours - Introduction to Museum Collections
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:52:56 -0500
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Alyssa's Autograph Collector's Home Page - Features a list of celebrity addresses and tips for collectors.
Meta Description: [ A web site for autograph collectors and fans with addresses for: actors and actresses on movies, television and broadway; singers; bands; political leaders; and many other famous figures. ]
Autograph Collecting - Suite101.com - Features articles about actors that are most likely to fullfill autograph requests by mail and how to tell if a autograph is authentic.
Autograph Collecting By Ernie - A collector's site with information about celebrity mailing addresses, autograph authentication, and how to care for a collection.
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Autograph Gallery - Collector site with pictures of baseball autographs obtained in person.
Autograph Success - Collector site with a list of requests with address used and time in transit. Features scans of the collection and some special responses to his autograph requests.
Meta Description: [ Dive into the world of autographs. Tested addresses with scans and timelines, Collectors Message Board and a free monthly contest, frequently updated ! ]
AutographsInc.com - Provides a free weekly list of successful celebrity autograph requests and the addresses used.
Meta Description: [ Get free autographs through the post - sign up for a free monthly celebrity successful addresses list. ]
Bowman's Autographs - Includes basics of autograph collecting by mail and list of successful personal requests.
Carry On Signing - Provides information about collecting autographs from the British film series Carry On and general information about the films.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Carry On Signing, the website devoted to collecting autographs of the Carry On stars. ]
Chiefwahoo's Autograph Website - Features photos of autographed baseballs and mini helmets.
Hollywood and Vinyl - Rare 1940s Hollywood star autographs from the Richard Cresswell collection. Also includes early 50s rhythm and blues records.
Justin's Autograph Page - Scans from a personal collection of autographs as well as addresses used to contact celebrities with success
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Matt's Celebrity Hangout - A guide to the exciting hobby of celebrity autograph collecting from the perspective of a collector living in the UK.
Meta Description: [ Widely renowned as the UK's Premier autograph collecting resource. Maintained by an experienced British collector ]
Mattress's Page - Personal collector site that provides information about collecting autographs through the mail.
My Autograph Collection - A collection of signed photographs of celebrities with 110 scanned images available for view online.
Stars Homepage - Features list of celebrity addresses, scans of autographs, and message board.
Meta Description: [ Dive into the world of autographs. Tested addresses with scans and timelines, Collectors Message Board and a free monthly contest, frequently updated ! ]
Sweet Spot Online - Provides news about the sports autograph collecting industry, including prices fetched for famous items.
University Archives - Buys and sells autographs and historical documents.
Meta Description: [ University Archives has been serving collectors needs since 1979. In that time we have
established a hard-earned reputation for offering highly desirable and unique autographs at a
fair price Although we specialize in autographs of historical figures from the Revolutionary
War and Civil War... ]
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