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6 Feb, 2011
2011-2-6 2:08:03 AM UTC
Generally, most of the fraudulent letters use blue ink for the signature, though not all letters signed in blue are "fakes." That one there is certainly not signed by Tolkien. I believe this letter was discussed on this forum somewhere when it first came up for sale on eBay(?).
6 Feb, 2011
2011-2-6 5:41:30 AM UTC
Red,

Have a look at this article from Beren's website.

http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/9 ... ke_Tolkien_Signatures.php

and you will notice a strong similarity between the eBay item and the contents of the article. I would not recommend anyone buys this letter.
7 Feb, 2011
2011-2-7 3:59:53 PM UTC
Gandolf's Teapot. Anyone care to comment on this? Personally, I am at a complete loss.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fine-Art-Sculptur ... 81744554625#ht_500wt_1158

7 Feb, 2011
2011-2-7 5:36:12 PM UTC
WOT !
Now this beats any typewriter any day. What a bargain and i net it makes good tea.
7 Feb, 2011
2011-2-7 5:44:29 PM UTC
I can't wait to find Gandalf's typewriter on eBay, I'm sure it must be out there somewhere.
7 Feb, 2011
2011-2-7 6:22:09 PM UTC
Now theres an idea ;)
7 Feb, 2011
2011-2-7 6:44:01 PM UTC

Trotter wrote:
I can't wait to find Gandalf's typewriter on eBay, I'm sure it must be out there somewhere.

Nice one!
7 Feb, 2011
2011-2-7 7:00:16 PM UTC
Red wrote
When something like the following shows up for sale:
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Seller: frogtown
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Ended Feb 7, 2011
This item ended more than 90 days ago
how does one determine whether or not it is potentially authentic or fraudulent?

frogtown as a reputable eBay seller have done the right thing and withdrawn the sale.

7 Feb, 2011
2011-2-7 11:50:49 PM UTC
That teapot is a corker! Whatever does it have to do with Tolkien, or any of his works? I notice a lot of that on etsy.com. People list items with Tolkien as a keyword even though the connection is tenuous at best; and often non-existent.
10 Feb, 2011 (edited)
2011-2-10 8:42:45 PM UTC
Lord of the Rings Trilogy 1966 edition
Good to see there are still a few bargains out there on old eBay!
(£800.00)
BH



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