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Originally Posted by 1880nonsports
would be that unless Bray was illiterate - the "printing" of one's name doesn't make for a signature. That said - it still would be an important item if it could be proven it belonged to Bray and the notations were in his hand. Hoping you have more of an answer as I certainly respect your thoughts and opinions - at times perhaps more than my own.....
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Hi Henry
I am pretty sure that is Bray's handwriting at the front of the ACC. I will be able to more confirm it in a few days. The exemplars online don't really show anything but cursive. I showed the copy I own now, Dr. Lowe's personal copy, to show that writing over a name or owner was probably common in some circles. That all being said I trust the seller. He is also the one I got the Burdick Letter from and Walt Corsons own hobby publications. And I realize just because the seller is a good guy and probably knew Bray, all of that doesn't make it a Bray copy. I bet I can probably get more info too.