Autograph Authentication – Bill Clinton Confidence Grade: B Overview This analysis examines a purported autograph of former U.S. President Bill Clinton within a hardcover edition of his 2007 book Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World. The visible signature appears to be hand-applied using a blue ink pen directly on the title page….
Autograph Authentication – Magritte Confidence Grade: D (Very Likely NOT Authentic) Overview The presented image shows the name “Magritte” printed on what appears to be a photographic or mechanically reproduced surface under protective plastic. Based on forensic evaluation, the signature does not demonstrate the characteristics of a hand-signed autograph, and instead shows traits consistent with…
Autograph Authentication – Harry Snodgrass Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The subject autograph, attributed to Harry Snodgrass, was analyzed under a simulated 10x magnification to assess authenticity. The signature is positioned on a brown cardboard substrate, with accompanying text typed and stamped, consisting of publicity language possibly associated with a promotional press photograph. The…
Autograph Authentication – Liberace Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The signature in question, attributed to Liberace, appears on a tan paper substrate alongside handwritten inscriptions reading “nugget Reno”. Upon detailed forensic analysis including magnification simulation (10x) and visual inspection of both ink features and writing mechanics, the signature demonstrates notable characteristics of freehand authorship….
Autograph Authentication – Fred Rogers Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview This report analyzes the signature attributed to Fred Rogers using forensic techniques simulating 10x magnification. The evaluation comprised ink analysis, line stroke behavior, machine reproduction detection, and comparative stroke designs. Candidate Identity (Investigative): The autographer is provided as “Fred Rogers.” Internal comparison with…
Autograph Authentication – Al Pacino Confidence Grade: D (Very Likely NOT Authentic) Overview The submitted image displays a Goodfellas promotional poster bearing six signatures, purportedly including Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and others. The analysis was undertaken with a magnification process approximating 10x through high-resolution zooming and micro-detail inspection. Given that the subject…
Autograph Authentication – Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, Duke Snider Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview The image analyzed includes apparent signatures of four iconic baseball players: Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, and Duke Snider. The image, titled “N.Y.’s Greatest Centerfielders,” showcases a color photograph of the four players in uniform and…
Autograph Authentication – Richard Pryor Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The submitted image shows a black-and-white printed photograph bearing a handwritten inscription in blue ink that reads: “Love Richard Pryor” The signature is free-flowing and vertically oriented, matching anecdotal placement and personal inscription style attributed to Richard Pryor. Using simulated 10x magnification and forensic…
Autograph Authentication – Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This poster commemorating the animated film Hey There, It’s Yogi Bear features two signatures attributed to Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, the legendary co-founders of the Hanna-Barbera animation studio. At first glance, the signatures appear confident and free-flowing, with a natural variation…
Autograph Authentication – Gene Cernan Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview This forensic examination concerns a signed color photo print depicting astronaut Gene Cernan in full space suit, likely tied to his Apollo 10 or Apollo 17 mission context, personalized with his autograph in blue ink. After a detailed 10x magnified analysis of the…