When it comes to signing autographs, Sophie tends to have changed the way she signs over the years, as well as sometimes leaving different trademarks, especially when signing maybe two or more items at once. Some autograph collectors complain that the value of a particular persons' signature can be made worthless if they do this, although I can't see that this is entirely true. Maybe it depends on just how different the differences are - but as far as Sophie goes, some of her signatures have fetched good prices.
I have seen a myriad of Sophie autographs from over the years, and in this time have seen numerous variants, including the three types shown on this page - these three autographs were all listed for sale on Ebay at the end of 2003.
On these three examples, Sophie has 'signed off' in different ways - the top picture just has a standard signature, the middle picture has been finished with a full stop and the bottom picture has been finished with a dash. Whilst the differences between these are very subtle, there are other autographs in existence that vary quite significantly. There are a few where Sophie has signed off with a "heart" drawing, and others are signed as "Sophie Dahl x". And if she's feeling generous, you could get more than one kiss per signature.
You may, if you ask, get an autograph dedicated to you if you so wish, and perhaps a little message if you are VERY fortunate. Your webmaster got a "Happy Valentines Day" message inside his copy of "Dancing Eyes" at a book signing after plying her with gifts! Proof that bribery does pay...
If you're lucky, you may find a "Love Sophie" or a "Love Sophie Dahl", again followed by any manor of endings. I think there has also been at least one "Lots Of Love" offered for sale online. There is at least one signed "Love Sophie Dahl x ." in existence. And at least one signed "Love Sophie Dahl x" followed by a dash...as you can see, if you want to get picky about these things, it can get a tad confusing !
As for prices, Sophie's autograph varies dramatically depending on where you look and what has been signed. Auction items can often hit three figures, whilst an autograph on a blank white card or a signed Storm Models postcard can appear on sale for next to nothing. Unlike other celebs, Sophie is happy to sign things all the time and this tends to keep the price of her signatures down to a reasonable level, unlike somebody such as Bob Dylan or David Bowie whose rarity factor as regards autographs keeps their prices high.
