Q: Autograph Experts - photo/signature help.

[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?

[Deertick]

I have never seen his "B" start with anything other than an upstroke. Same with the "R". Never open.

[Mark70Z]

You are correct, that is the typical way for Brooks to start both the "B" and the "R". Some of his early signatures he didn't do this and some of his later one's as well. I'll attach a relatively recent autograph where it's open.