Autograph Authentication – John W. Young Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The image under analysis features a photograph of the Apollo 10 Prime Crew with a signature attributed to astronaut John W. Young, clearly inscribed over his image. The photograph is a color print with what appears to be an inscription in blue ink,…
Autograph Authentication – John W. Young Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This analysis examines a purported signature of astronaut John W. Young on a vintage photograph captioned “PRIME CREW OF FOURTH MANNED APOLLO MISSION”, alongside fellow crew members Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford. The signature in question is situated over the space suit of…
Autograph Authentication – Thomas P. Stafford Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview An autographed photo featuring astronaut Thomas P. Stafford has been analyzed using simulated 10x magnification methodology. The inscription appears to be written directly on the photograph using ink that shows irregularities consistent with manual, freehand pen motion. The overall impression is positive,…
Autograph Authentication – Jim Lovell Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The item under investigation is a signed photo featuring astronaut Jim Lovell, with the signature appearing prominently in dark ink above the image subjects. A close visual inspection reveals characteristics consistent with a hand-signed autograph rather than an autopen, machine reproduction, or facsimile print….
Autograph Authentication – Jack Swigert & Fred Haise Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This forensic examination focused on two signatures attributed to astronaut Jack L. Swigert and astronaut Fred W. Haise, appearing on a glossy photographic print related to the Apollo 13 mission (noted as the “Seventh Manned Apollo Mission”). The signatures are placed…
Autograph Authentication – Dave Scott Confidence Grade: C (Likely NOT Authentic) Overview Based on a forensic examination of the submitted image, which appears to show a color portrait photograph of astronaut Dave Scott with a signature in the lower right quadrant, several inconsistencies and red flags have emerged during ink-substrate interaction analysis and stroke morphology…
Autograph Authentication – Lauren Bacall Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The autograph presented is a personalized inscription reading: “To Dennis Daniels – Best Regards, Lauren Bacall” It is inscribed in blue ink on a glossy black-and-white photograph. The flow, pen pressure, letter shapes, and flourishes are individually varied, exhibiting signs of freehand execution. No…
Autograph Authentication – Liberace Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The item under review includes two signature pieces attributed to Liberace: A signed promotional card with “Liberace” printed at the bottom and a signature in ink above. A circular note written and signed to a person named “Cissy,” including a longer inscription. Preliminary investigation suggests…
Autograph Authentication – Liberace Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The item under review is an autographed note attributed to Liberace, a highly recognizable figure in entertainment history. Upon initial visual inspection at a simulated 10x magnification level, there is substantial evidence to support this being a freehand, authentic signature, though minor inconsistencies in ink…
Autograph Authentication – Rock Hudson Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview This forensic analysis examines a signature attributed to Rock Hudson on a Warner Bros. promotional photograph. The inscription is clear and appears in black ink. Under magnified inspection, the signature exhibits several characteristics indicative of natural, freehand penmanship with subtle pressure and velocity variations….