Randy Shilts And the Band Played On Authentic Signed 3x5 Index Card BAS Slab 2

Collector-Grade autographed and signed Randy Shilts 3x5 index card, Beckett (BAS) slabbed—rare journalism memorabilia. Randy Shilts, a pioneering American journalist and author, is best known for “And the Band Played On,” a groundbreaking chronicle of the early AIDS crisis that reshaped public understanding and media coverage. As a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle and one of the first openly gay journalists at a major U.S. newspaper, he also authored “The Mayor of Castro Street” and “Conduct Unbecoming,” leaving a lasting mark on LGBTQ and public health history.

Collector's Highlights:

• Journalist & Author: Randy Shilts
• Item: Authentic signed 3x5 index card (BAS slabbed)
• Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) — certification verifiable on Beckett’s website

Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services, this verified autograph offers collectors a trusted, display-ready piece tied to one of modern journalism’s most influential voices. The BAS slab protects the signature and supports long-term confidence and value for any serious collection.