What Are The Best Tells For Stamped Signature Versus Genuine?

[packs]

I hope you don't mind me barging into your thread but I have had similar questions in the past too. I've had this Mike Donlin photo for a while now and I can't tell if its signed or if the signature is in the photo. There's a definite inscription at the top to Bert Ennis but it's in a different color. The signature seems weak for it to be in the photo, but maybe it is. I've tilted it at all different angles and tried magnifying and I still can't tell. The photo has cropping differences which make it unique from the similar photos I've found on the internet. No idea what its story is.

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by packs

I hope you don't mind me barging into your thread but I have had similar questions in the past too. I've had this Mike Donlin photo for a while now and I can't tell if its signed or if the signature is in the photo. There's a definite inscription at the top to Bert Ennis but it's in a different color. The signature seems weak for it to be in the photo, but maybe it is. I've tilted it at all different angles and tried magnifying and I still can't tell. The photo has cropping differences which make it unique from the similar photos I've found on the internet. No idea what its story is.

It appears the end stroke of Donlin abruptly ends at the same point the image area of the photograph ends.

[dapro]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

It appears the end stroke of Donlin abruptly ends at the same point the image area of the photograph ends.

I agree. Looks printed on.

[7nohitter]

My initial reaction is that the signature is printed on...as others have stated it ends at exactly the same point of the photo...

[MooseDog]

Looks like the "signed" photo is a 2nd generation of an original signed photo. The inscription added later.

[prewarsports]

If it helps, Donlin was known to use Green Ink on his signatures late in life. I had one from 1932 in green ink and have seen a few others. My guess is Donlin sent a photo with a stamped signature out to a fan and wrote the top inscription in his own hand.

Rhys

[HRBAKER]

JSA authenticated it but never actually saw/had the item?
They are good!