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Monthly Archives: April 2026
Rediscovered: And an Opinionated John Hancock
Autograph Hound Saturday, sure, but it’s always Autograph Hound Saturday in Autograph Hound Brian Leno’s redoubt. Here’s another one, which just fell into Brian’s clutches today — an hour ago. Only the latest, in a legion. Let’s allow Brian to … Continue reading
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Tagged Autographs, Brian Leno, Cthulhu Mythos, Elliot O'Donnell, Farnsworth Wright, Lovecraft, Weird Tales
Rediscovered: Vathek You Very Much
Autograph Hound Saturday, and our favorite maniacal collector Brian Leno has landed a John Hancock he’s been after for years: William Beckford. Here’s Brian with some remarks: Just won the bidding on a William Beckford signed letter, an autograph I … Continue reading
