I am a cardiologist in Boston, and just read your book this weekend. It's terrific, and accurately states the realities of autograph collecting - realities that took me years to realize as well.

I have collected since I was 8 years old (more than 40 years) and bought two high-priced items many years ago that turned out to be forgeries. One was a Daniel Boone document that I only learned a few years ago was a Mark Hofmann forgery - purchased at a Hamilton auction in 1984 and kept as the cornerstone of my collection for years, until I read Simon Worrell's book and realized that my item HAD to be a Hofmann. I found out by writing to Hofmann in prison, and he confirmed it.

Second was the worst Beatles forgery I have ever seen, but I had no idea at the time. I don’t trust anyone but myself; I don’t even trust the big auction houses, and have seen items auctioned by them that I doubt to be authentic.

I still enjoy the hobby, but wont buy anything unless I am convinced it's real, and, like you most likely, I think I am better at this than most dealers out there.

So...great book, great read, and right on target.  Thanks!

Tony Marks