History Comes to Life: Collecting Historical Letters and Documents

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Summary: An incredible resource for all autograph collectors
Review: Many people think of autograph collecting only in terms of writing fan letters to movie stars, but the fact is, the hobby offers an opportunity to hold history in your hands.

Owning a letter you know was written by an historical figure you admire -- when it is Abrham Lincoln, or Judy Garland -- is an incredible experience. But it is a hobby which should not be embarked upon without doing your homework.

This book is an excellent place to start. Starting with general information on what, where and how to collect, Rendell then examines collecting specialties from such as the American West, Presidents, WWII, Music, Science, etc. He gives specific and detailed information which will help you understand autographs and avoid buying fakes.

It contains hundreds of signature facsimiles, which are extremely important for comparison purposes.

Rendell is one of the most respected autograph dealers in the country and manages to be interesting as well as informative.

This is a "must have" book for any serious autograph collector.