PSA/DNA authenticates non-signatures?

[canjond]

I see a "1" in the upper right corner. Could it be this was index card "1" of "2", and the signature appeared on the next card. Accordingly, PSA DNA slabbed them both, intending that they stay together? In any event, I agree with you that the label is misleading.

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by canjond

I see a "1" in the upper right corner. Could it be this was index card "1" of "2", and the signature appeared on the next card. Accordingly, PSA DNA slabbed them both, intending that they stay together? In any event, I agree with you that the label is misleading.

That would make some sense. But then this item shouldn't have been encapsulated separately from it.

[MikeKam]

I'm pretty sure that PSA authenticates handwriting as well, so I assume this may just be an example of that.

[swarmee]

The slab does specify "Auto" though.

[David Atkatz]

An "autograph" is anything handwritten. "Autograph" does not mean "signature," even though most people think it does.

[thenavarro]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

An "autograph" is anything handwritten. "Autograph" does not mean "signature," even though most people think it does.

What he said ^^^

[MikeKam]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

An "autograph" is anything handwritten. "Autograph" does not mean "signature," even though most people think it does.

Did not know that, cool.

[MikeKam]

Originally Posted by swarmee

The slab does specify "Auto" though.

That's true, but I'm guessing that those labels are standard for anything related to autographs/writing. I've never seen any "Text" specifications or something like that.

The only thing I would try to find are Muhammad Ali hand written speech notes. I know PSA has authenticated many, just not sure if they're slabbed.