I've advised the owner not to.
"The price you're asking is already a fair price," I've told him.
"You don't want to sell it for less than it's worth."
But he's one of my best clients. He needs to sell quickly. And he's insistent:
'Please reduce the price by 30%'.
So as of this morning...
This extraordinary relic of movie history...
Is now yours for £5,850 less than it was yesterday.
And here's what you need to know about it
At a small rural crossroads on California's Highway 46…
In the haze of the late afternoon…
Two cars collide head on.
Two men survive. Another dies.
And in that instant, the course of modern history changes.
Because from that man's death, a legend grows.
Today his name is almost mythical.
If you've ever tried to find his autograph for sale, you'll know "mythical" is the word.
It feels like you're chasing a ghost.
And what is that autograph?
"James Dean".
James Dean: the scarcest signature in Hollywood
One of collecting's most sought after autographs.
Why is James Dean's signature so rare?
Dean died aged just 24.
That means he signed his name far fewer times than someone who lived a full life.
What's more…
Dean only became famous when East of Eden came to cinemas in March 1955.
James Dean in East of Eden - his only major film role to screen before his death
Only then did people start asking for his signature.
That's just a six-month window of signing autographs before his death in September 1955.
Sure, Dean signed things (cheques, letters etc) before he was famous. But few people kept them, because he was a nobody.
So, Dean signatures are rare in any format.
- How about Dean signatures of exceptional quality? Rarer still.
- And exceptional Dean signatures on a spectacular, large, glossy photo? You're talking the utmost scarcity.
They're so rare, some prestigious autograph dealers never handle one in their entire careers.
Yet...
This is your chance to own one:
You're getting a big 6.5 x 8.25 inch glossy black and white photo.
Your signed photo - a wonderful pose and a beautiful, fascinating inscription
The image is stunning. So crisp and alive. It shows Dean at his handsome, sensitive, thoughtful best. Just what you want.
And Dean's inscription is wondrous.
"To Hana, my very best from (the thinker), James Dean".
One of the sharpest James Dean signatures you'll have the chance to own
The blue fountain pen pops against the light background.
And Dean's handwriting and signature are so sharp. So beautiful.
And what does Dean mean by "the thinker"?
It's a reference to Rodin's sculpture of the same name. Dean has adopted a similar pose.
Rodin's The Thinker - see the similarity?
That single line gives us such an insight. It shows us Dean's humour. His education (he was a grade A student at Fairmount High, Indiana). And his sensitivity.
It makes it so much more than just a signed photo.
And it's ready for your wall. Because it comes professionally mounted, framed and glazed with protective UV glass. So the photo and signature will be as sharp in 30 years as they are today.
There is the slightest creasing, and mounting remnants on the reverse – but it's otherwise in perfect condition.
You're getting superb value for money
I'll explain:
Collectors fight hard to own the few Dean pieces that come up for sale.
It's why prices are so strong.
- James Dean's jacket from Rebel Without a Cause sold for $55,000 in 2011. It’s worth more today.
- Dean's pinstriped vest from Giant made $90,460 in 2005. It's worth more today.
- And a similarly high calibre signed photo of Dean auctioned for $21,150 in 2011. It's worth more today.
All major money.
Yet just occasionally, you can still find a bargain.
Today is one of those days.
Yesterday this James Dean signed photo was £19,500 ($24,399).
Today it is yours for only £13,650 ($17,079).
A 30% reduction overnight. That price looks small today.
It could look tiny in coming years:
James Dean signed photos are soaring in value - up 47% a year on average between 2000 and 2022.
Guaranteed genuine
I personally guarantee this item is genuine.
I've been authenticating signatures for 40 years. This is one of the best Dean signed items I've come across. It is 100% real.
And to give you complete piece of mind I give you my Lifetime Moneyback Guarantee of Authenticity and my Certificate of Authenticity.
This is your chance
Remember:
- James Dean's signature is rare in any format.
- Signed photos especially so.
- And ones with an inscription and signature as beautiful and fascinating as this are beyond rare.
Buy the James Dean signed photo now
Call +44 (0)117 933 9500
Or email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com now.
I doubt I'll be able to offer you a James Dean signed photo at this price again.
Until next time,
Paul
PS. Remember. The James Dean market is soaring. This is a last opportunity to own an important item at this low price. Buy today.
PPS. You get free delivery to any address in the world and 28 day "no quibble" returns
