Autograph Authentication – Margaret Chase Smith Confidence Grade: A Overview This document, dated April 5, 1977, features a typed letter purportedly signed by Margaret Chase Smith, former U.S. Senator from Maine. The signature appears at the bottom of the letter in blue ink, indicating a hand-applied inscription. The letter includes personal commentary and details unique…
Autograph Authentication – Mississippi Congressional Delegation, 1979 Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview This autograph page from a 1979 congressional booklet includes signatures from the full Mississippi delegation of that time, including: John C. Stennis, Thad Cochran, Jamie L. Whitten, David R. Bowen, G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery, and Jon Clifton Hinson. Each signature corresponds to…
Autograph Authentication – Walter Mondale Confidence Grade: A Overview This analysis evaluates a purported autograph of Walter F. Mondale, dated June 2, 1983, on a printed invitation to a political reception during his presidential campaign. The item bears a prominent signature in brown ink, diagonally across the center-left of the card. Summary Impression: The signature…
Autograph Authentication – Walter Mondale Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The examined autograph of Walter Mondale appears on an event invitation card dated June 2, 1983. Upon initial inspection, the signature exhibits hallmarks of freehand execution, including natural stroke variation, pressure dynamics, and personalized rhythm. The signature is angled diagonally across the invitation—a…
Autograph Authentication – Walter F. Mondale Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The signature attributed to Walter F. Mondale appears on a letter dated June 22, 1976, printed on official United States Senate stationery. The contextual alignment with the Vice Presidential nomination period lends situational credibility. Detailed forensic analysis of the ink behavior, stroke…
Autograph Authentication – John W. McCormack Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview This is a handwritten letter dated April 12, 1977, purportedly authored and signed by John W. McCormack, former U.S. Speaker of the House. The letter is written to an individual named Ronald Marc Gunzburger, on what appears to be official letterhead from…
Autograph Authentication – ABSCAM Congressional Felons Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The autograph page contains individually signed entries for four known ABSCAM-affiliated Congressional figures from the late 1970s and early 1980s: Sen. Harrison “Pete” Williams, Rep. Richard Kelly, Rep. Raymond Lederer, and Rep. John Jenrette. The medium is a 1979 Congressional Guide with…
Autograph Authentication – Rachael Ray Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The provided image features an inscription and signature purportedly from Rachael Ray. A magnified forensic analysis reveals characteristics strongly consistent with hand-executed penmanship. The signature displays varied stroke pressure, organic tapering, and natural inconsistencies that are uncharacteristic of mechanical or reproduced forms. No…
Autograph Authentication – Jim Ross Confidence Grade: A (Most Likely Authentic) Overview The submitted item is an autographed promotional photograph of Jim Ross, addressed to “Richard.” The inscription reads: “To Richard – Best Wishes and Keep Thinking… Best Always, JR.” This personalization includes a natural, free-form style with notable variation in letterforms and pressure. Our…
Autograph Authentication – Chris Candido Confidence Grade: B (Likely Authentic) Overview The analyzed item is a monochrome promotional 8.5″x11″ ECW-era image of professional wrestler Chris Candido, featuring a handwritten autograph in the upper left corner. The signature is executed in dark ink, suggested to be felt-tip pen, over a glossy portion of the printed photo….