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Lot #7081
Stephen Hawking Signature

Scarce Stephen Hawking autograph, sent by his wife in 1983: "After many slow and painful attempts my husband has managed to produce a signature for you"

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Scarce Stephen Hawking autograph, sent by his wife in 1983: "After many slow and painful attempts my husband has managed to produce a signature for you"

Vintage circa 1983 felt tip signature, "Stephen Hawking,” on an off-white 8 x 5.75 sheet. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Accompanied by a transmittal letter signed by his wife, Jane Hawking, dated October 15, 1983, in part: "Thank you for your courteous letter of 29 September requesting my husband's autograph. After many slow and painful attempts my husband has managed to produce a signature for you. I enclose it herewith." Also includes a color 10 x 8 fine art print of Hawking in 1983, signed by photographer Douglas Kirkland, with a certificate of authenticity from Kirkland.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: PSA Encapsulated
  • Dates: #683 - Ended February 16, 2023





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