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Permalink Reply by JMS1223 on May 18, 2023 at 12:44pm

Hard to know for sure without seeing photo in hand because the whole thing could be a high quality photo copy of an original. That being said, if this is not a one off copy, it appears to have a handwritten inscription with pen (live ink) instead of printed with photo. So not a preprint but could be a color copy of an original hand signed photo. Also inscription and signature look faded from display in sunlight. That’s why it needs to be examined in person. It’s a whole other matter if it’s signed secretarially or old forgery. 

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Permalink Reply by Garrett Meadows on May 29, 2023 at 2:24pm

Makes me sick when people hang autographed items in direct sunlight. 

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Permalink Reply by JMS1223 on May 29, 2023 at 2:27pm

I have seen some horrible things. I wish people knew better. 

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Permalink Reply by JK on May 29, 2023 at 4:17pm

Based on the toning pattern I'm guessing it was framed and the top was glued down.to the mat or backing and then had to be trimmed.  Could be a faded live ballpoint pen inscription.

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