N/A (Unsigned)
N/A · Literature / Religious Studies
Garden City Publishing Company, Inc.
Era
Circa 1933 or later
Item Type
Book - Hardcover Edition
Condition
Excellent - The page shows uniform toning/yellowing consistent with mid-20th-century paper stock but remains clean without foxing, tears, or ink marks.
Rarity
Common - Unsigned copies of this edition are readily available in the used book market.
Overall Assessment
This is a clean, well-preserved title page of a vintage book, but it contains no autograph. It holds value as a curiosity for students of religious history or collectors of Garden City Publishing editions, but zero value as a piece of autographed memorabilia.
Authenticity Assessment
Authentically unsigned - there is no autograph present on this page.
Signature Style
N/A
Signature Characteristics
N/A - No handwriting present.
Ink & Medium
N/A
Item Description
Title page of the book 'Is That In The Bible?' authored by Charles Francis Potter. Published by Garden City Publishing Company, Inc., Garden City, New York. The page features the title, author name with credentials (A.M., S.T.M.), a descriptive subtitle about human interest items in the Bible, and the GCP logo.
Estimated Value
$15.00 - $35.00 USD (Value of the book itself in unsigned condition)
Comparison to Known Examples
N/A
Authentication Tips
The image provided is of a title page, not an autographed page. If searching for an authentic Charles Francis Potter signature, look for cursive fountain pen ink on an endpaper or the title page, typically with consistent pressure and a scholarly hand.
Certification Recommendation
None for the current item; if a signed copy were found, JSA or PSA/DNA would be the standard services.
Red Flags
The primary 'red flag' is the complete absence of any handwriting on the provided image; this is a standard printed title page.
Provenance Notes
Provenance for a book typically involves previous owner bookplates or inscriptions, none of which are present here.
Historical Context
Charles Francis Potter (1885–1962) was an American Unitarian minister, theologian, and author. 'Is That In The Bible?' was a popular work that compiled often-overlooked biblical verses. Potter was notable for his role in the Scopes Trial as an advisor to the defense.
Market Trends
The market for early 20th-century religious trivia books is stable but niche, largely driven by bibliophiles rather than autograph collectors.
Investment Potential
Low - The unsigned book is a common vintage object and not a high-growth investment piece.
Similar Autographs
Collectors of Charles Francis Potter might also look for signatures of contemporaries like Harry Emerson Fosdick or Clarence Darrow.
Display & Preservation
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent further yellowing of the paper. Store in a cool, dry environment with low humidity to prevent spine rot or mildew.
Interesting Facts
Potter founded the First Humanist Society of New York and was a vocal advocate for euthanasia and birth control, making his autographs historically relevant to the humanism movement.