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au·to·graph

 (ô′tə-grăf′)
n.
1. A person's own signature, especially considered as a collector's item.
2.
a. A person's own handwriting.
b. A manuscript in the author's handwriting.
tr.v. au·to·graphed, au·to·graph·ing, au·to·graphs
1. To write one's name or signature on or in; sign: The actor autographed a picture of himself.
2. To write in one's own handwriting.
adj.
Written in the writer's own handwriting: an autograph letter.

[Late Latin autographum, from neuter of Latin autographus, written with one's own hand, from Greek autographos : auto-, auto- + graphein, to write; see -graph.]

au′to·graph′ic, au′to·graph′i·cal adj.
au′to·graph′i·cal·ly adv.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.autographed - bearing an autographautographed - bearing an autograph; "an autographed copy of his latest book"
signed - having a handwritten signature; "a signed letter"
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It has in its park a martello tower, autographed all over by tourists, a dismantled old French fort on the hills beyond the town, and several antiquated cannon in its public squares.
It was not until years later that Ali finally autographed the glove when he was suffering from Parkinson's.
After about 15 minutes, it became apparent that everyone forgot to bring their copy of the magazine to be autographed (myself included), so George and jon quietly went back to tending their engine displays, just before taking this photograph, George's brother Jamie commented, "See what you've started?" As the one who took the original photograph that ended up on the cover of Farm Collector, I do feel some responsibility for boosting their egos, only to watch them deflate after the unsuccessful autograph signing.
An autographed photo will cost around USD 899 and Brady's "game day" style jersey will cost fans for USD 1,249.
I told her I was Ali's avid fan and I needed her husband's help to acquire an autographed picture of the champ.
At the other end of the spectrum, there's an autographed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Muhammad-Ali-Signed-Original-Artwork-Full-Color-Autographed-1-1-Auto-Signature-/262469018623?hash=item3d1c5f63ff:g:g~YAAOSwqBJXU0c6) piece of original art  by the boxer with a list price of $150,000 and a signed oil painting/watch combo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUHAMMAD-ALI-AUTOGRAPHED-OIL-PAINTING-FOSSIL-WATCH-/200425091581?hash=item2eaa4431fd:m:m8hot1Eq6PHf2J79_Qkef0Q) listed at $60,000.
Beside each name is a number in parentheses, indicating which album the athlete's autographed photo resides.
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Autographed files play when and wherever consumers want them to, with no prior registration, key exchange, special player or online connection needed.
Exclusive digital authentic signatures allow fans to print or order custom autographed photos directly from home without the cost or hassle of attaining traditional memorabilia.
To his initial surprise, many stars answered his letters, sending their autograph back free of charge and sometimes even including a short note or additional autographed pictures.
The University of Arkansas sports merchandise department has been hawking various items during the season and e-mailing fans of their availability, such as autographed footballs, helmets and the like.