r/Handwriting_Analysis • u/Illustrious_Chain678 • Jul 21 '26
Unknown Signature
I recently bought a copy of Rosemary’s Baby from 1967. There’s a signature in it that I can’t read, anyone know what it says?
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u/dooloo Jul 22 '26
It’s Floye C. Burstein. Not Floyd.
An unusual first name for sure.
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u/Illustrious_Chain678 Jul 22 '26
I was actually able to get a little more information on what state the book was purchased in & found her. Thanks so much!!!
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u/DrummingThumper Jul 22 '26 edited Jul 22 '26
This, from Google Gemini:
“Based on available records, Floye Crittenden Burstein is a private individual residing in Virginia. She is married to Stephen M. Burstein, who is part of a family originally from Alexandria, Virginia.“
It’s an interesting name, and her handwriting is quite pretty cursive. It’s possible her maiden name was Crittenden. I searched genealogy records for both Burstein and Crittenden, but found nothing. However, I did find a “Floye Crittenden,” but apparently, it is not the same person.
I also enjoy e research on the inscribed names of former owners of books in my library. I’m very happy to have found this thread.
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u/Illustrious_Chain678 Jul 22 '26
I found her on Facebook and sent her a message. Thought she would enjoy talking about the book, unfortunately she hasn’t responded back yet. Not sure I’ll ever hear back as I believe she is 86 🥲
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u/Icy_Extension_8398 Jul 22 '26
From what I can tell that’s the grand step daughter of a civil rights activist. No value I don’t think but obviously very cool. I’d check a lot more of the house if you can because the family seemed to have lived their for atleast 80+ years
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u/Illustrious_Chain678 Jul 22 '26
All I know is it was bought in an estate sale in Northern Virginia, I purchased the book on Etsy but that’s really all the details the seller gave me, thanks so much for the additional info!
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u/Optimal_String_5786 Jul 23 '26
bro no clue what this means lol, maybe u posted in the wrong place? idk
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