At 03:55 PM 29-03-08 -0400, you wrote: >I'm a member and regular reader of the dialog among India-Royalty members.  However, I haven't participated, as most of the conversation requires more depth of knowledge than I possess.  However, I am prompted to write now to inquire as to whether any members have old letters, signed photographs, manuscripts or autographs of current or former Indian royalty that they would consider selling to me for a reasonable price. >I am 65 years old and retired, living on my pension.  I have a special interest in Indian autographs and would like to hear from anyone who has such autographs for sale or trade.  I would also welcome scans of any items you might have but would not wish to sell or trade, as I maintain a reference file of scanned signatures. >Your help on this would be most gratefully appreciated. >Sincerely, >Jim Havel >JHAVEL@columbus.rr.com > Hello Jim, Have you tried eBay, they regularly have autographs listed for sale. Even if you don't buy, you could keep a copy of the scan that the seller normally uses to advertise the autograph as a reference. There are quite a few Indian sellers that have these for sale from time to time. I can give you names of various eBay shops if you wish. Cheers, Henry