I have a copy of the 3rd edition of George Morris’ Hunter Seat Equitation that he signed for me quite a few years ago.
Is this worth anything, considering the information that has come to light about George Morris?
I ride dressage now/ don’t want the book, so I’m just wondering if I should go through the hassle of selling it or just give it away.
Considering John Wayne Gacy’s “art” has a market, there may be a buyer for your curiousity.
Or, you may find yourself saddled (pun intended) with the thing.
Like the 1960ish Twentieth Century close contact saddle I have.
Bought from Marshall Field’s, it has the added distinction of being a Si Jayne model 
If you are from the Midwest - specifically NW IL burbs - that has a similar allure to Gacy.
Wow, that saddle was the “it” saddle when I was a teenager. Yes, that model. Memories! What size is it?
Not to most people.
Perhaps it would be valuable to those that would believe the signature on a third edition book by a once famous, now infamous, disgraced molester of minor boys (whose parents had entrusted them to his care) has some freak value.
You never know, you might have some success selling it on a used book website, to weird people who know nothing about the value of books. I can’t imagine that a signed 3rd edition would mean anything to anyone at this point.
I have a signed first edition of a book by a well respected M.F.H. It is probably not terribly valuable. George Morris’ pales, by content, by author and quite likely by value.
Stranger things have happened. Stick it on EBay for a price or OBO and see what you get.
Apparently he’s still got a lot of supporters out there… 
Yep! I loved mine. Back then.
Someone might buy it who wants the book. I doubt the signature will add much value.
Loved John! He was the sweetest guy
The book itself is still a classic reference and the pictures illustrating correct execution with future stars like Anna JW Mullins and others useful.
While I personally would rip the signature page out ( he signed hundreds of them anyway) somebody else might not care plus the book is still relevant to serious teachers and students. Somebody might want it.
Or the people who STILL sing his praises and worship him, on the daily, in public. SMDH. I can direct the OP to one such person who is local to me if they’d like to approach her about a sale!
Agreed. GM is a (well deserved ) pariah now, but that doesn’t mean he was wrong about teaching riding. While his autobiography was gross, his books on riding, and teaching are very good. And he trained the best in the business.
OOOH I have one - still have mine. I have it mounted in my office on a rack with a myriad of horsey stuff around it. I have had it since I was 11 - back in the 80’s and used it continuously up until a few years ago. It’s finally showing some age on it. But if I got it repaired in some places it would be just fine.
Frankly I think the only people who might be interested would be those who are a certain age and above. Many of the up and coming riders don’t know who George Morris is, never mind his suspension. He’s kind fallen down the path like the old “where were you when Kennedy was shot” before it was John, then Bobby, and now who’s Kennedy?
I just checked Biblio.com. Unsigned copies range from $1.06 to $65.
The range on Abebooks.com is about the same.
I did a quick search and they go for $3-6 which is obcene to me. These books are valuable to GOOD RIDING. Who cares about the author and his personal life.
Could not agree more. The signature may be worthless, but the content is exceptional. Newer books by BNT pale in comparison. I read one just released and was shocked at the lack of content.
Yeah, you’re right, let’s give monetary compensation to molesters, because who cares what they did in their spare time! 
There’s plenty of good riding to be learned without supporting predators.
It’s a used book, he already got the money and won’t get anything on this sale. I wouldn’t buy it new, but I bought a copy 5 or 6 years ago for maybe a $1.
Keep circulating the used copies to spread the knowledge, but not give him more money.
I suggest donating it to your local library. If they do not wish to add it to the stacks, they can include it in their book sales. A horse crazy youth might love it.
I read his biography gut free because my library had it. No need to spend money (on what is a very poorly edited book).
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gonna guess 17?