The program for the Adventures of Nasr Ed-Din program from June 26, 1965, bears a very bold signature - that of Ol' Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra himself.
According to the seller, the Adventures of Nasr Ed-Din was a play done in Israel In Honour Of Frank Sinatra Home Dedication".
The program lists the play's cast members, along with a synopsis of the story.
According to a book later written by Sinatra's former valet, George Jacobs, Frank was very interested and involved in the Jewish cause, apparently donating a lot of money to its people.
The signed program has a very high-quality rough finish, measures 5x9" and is in flawless condition. Sinatra's blue ballpoint signature has been graded a solid 9.5/10 and matches exemplars of that time period.
 Sinatra's signature on the program for an Israeli play staged in his honour |
Apparently, the autograph has been verified to ensure that it wasn't signed by one of Sinatra's secretaries, as is often the case. Forgeries make up 90% of all Sinatra autograph sales.
This genuine example is priced $950.
At Paul Fraser Collectibles, we always advise that you consult an expert before believing the authenticity of an autograph.
To give you more of a clue of what's involved in making sure that a signature is real, Paul has written 33 handy tips for authenticating autographs.
Meanwhile, if you are a collector with a passion for singers' autographs then check out this signed copy of Otis Redding's legendary 1964 Pain In My Heart LP - a memorabilia investment whose value is sure to appreciate in future years.
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