Early Nat King Cole 1949 Signed Photo W/ Cookie Cole

magikbilly

Hi All,

here is a signed printed magazine photo of Nat Kingi Cole in front of his new home with Cookie Cole. This was signed in fountain pen. His is a tough signature - rather scarce in early form.

Best,
Billy

Nat King Cole- vintage cut signature with dedication on printed trade magazine photographed with Cookie Cole, blue fountain pen, Nov. 1949 from the Francis Zane Collection

duner

Billy, what's your opinion of signed magazine photos? I've bought a couple of photos that i didn't know were magazine cutouts until they arrived...and i was very unhappy; am i the minority? Do you find their's a lesser demand for cutouts b/c the quality isn't as high as a true photo?

Also if you have a magazine w/ an auto'd photo in it, do you lessen the value if you remove the photo and have it framed, or is keeping the photo intact with the magazine insignificant?

magikbilly

<< <i>Billy, what's your opinion of signed magazine photos? I've bought a couple of photos that i didn't know were magazine cutouts until they arrived...and i was very unhappy; am i the minority? Do you find their's a lesser demand for cutouts b/c the quality isn't as high as a true photo?

Also if you have a magazine w/ an auto'd photo in it, do you lessen the value if you remove the photo and have it framed, or is keeping the photo intact with the magazine insignificant? >>



Well, most people prefer modern glossy photographs signed in Sharpie. Those can get common quickly though. Sure, magaizine paper is a bit more fragile - but then again it is much more unique. I wanted the Cole as it shows him with his famous house - where his white neighbors were unhappy with his moving in. Plus I was able to date it to 1949. I have never seen another image of Cookie Cole signed by Nat. I always place emphasis on vintage - I'd rather have a signed magazine photo or cut than a signed photo if the cut is from the time of the film in question. AKA - I'd rather have a fountian pen signed cut of Gloria Swanson on a handbill from Sunset Blvd than a Sharpie signed 1970's signed full b/w glossy photo of same. While there is a price difference between printed photos and reg photos, many times the rarity or role wil make up the difference or close to it to a hardcore collector. Strictly resale - get signed glossy 8x10's.

Best,
Billy

PS - I generally remove it so it can be stored properly - like a playbill color - remove so the staples don't discolor the cover. Don't cut stuff IMHO.