Q: Autograph Experts - photo/signature help.

[JoeDfan]

You should get one of those cheap pocket microscopes. Under $20 on eBay, with the little light attached.
Using that, you can usually tell immediately if it is live ink or printed.

[Deertick]

Not Brooksies autograph

[Lordstan]

I agree with Jim.
I used to own this postcard. It is postmarked 1958, so it is a very early signature. While I think it looks a lot closer to this one, I still have doubts.

[dgo71]

Authenticity aside, if it's ballpoint pen there will be some sort of indentation in the signature. If there is no impression made by the pen I'd lean towards preprint.

[RelicSports]

The photo looks to be a Jays Publishing photo which would have been late 50's/early 60's. I am not an expert on Robinson sigs, but my guess is that it is not a pre-print.

[MikeKam]

If you have a good scanner, you can usually scan in close enough to see whether there is actually any indication of live ink.

[Mark70Z]

I see what Richard is talking about concerning getting the item in a strong light. I can see the light reflecting off of the signature separately from the picture portion and it kinda pops out at you.

Jim and Mark: Why do you believe that this is not a Brooks signature?