Autograph Quarterly Magazine

Autograph collectors be on the look out! A new tool and capability will soon be available to you. In March 2011, volume 1, issue 1 of a new autograph magazine will be released. The mission of Autograph Quarterly Magazine will be for the love and education of the hobby.

According to the editor, they are currently laying out the look of the magazine. Articles and columns have already been received from Norway, Hungary, England, Germany and India. The first issue will have many interesting stories on:

• Oscar Winners
• Bank Checks
• Muhammad Ali
• Baseball
• Presidential Autographs
• Book Reviews
• Conservation
• Autograph Authentication
• Autograph Auctions.

The editor also plans to include a calendar of autograph shows and events.

The magazine will include an updated price guide section with over 1,000 items and a section for facsimiles. Readers are also highly encouraged to send in their own autograph success stories. According to the editor, each copy of the first issue will have enclosed a free collectible gift!

For more specifics check it out at www.autographquarterly.com.

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