Q: Autograph Experts - photo/signature help.

[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.

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by 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.

I stand corrected. My first impression (after the open B) was that the rest, while consistent with Brooksie, looked too penmanship-class rigid.