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Authentication Process
Each item is methodically examined and
reviewed by our authenticators. Academy of Manuscript and Autograph uses state of the art
technology to protect your genuine valuable collectible from any
foul play. To combat counterfeiting and provide peace of mind to
collectors, the Academy of Manuscript and Autograph employs this level of Authentication System.
1 Level: Examination
- Ink/Medium Analysis
Has the ink permeated the paper or
does it sit on top of the fibers just recently applied? Does the
ink used for the signature and/or writing match the time period.
- Object Evaluation
200 year old ink has acid and actually etches the paper over
time. Modern pencil drawings have graphite shine until they
oxidize. Modern paper deteriorates and becomes more brittle.
Brown mildew spots appear called foxing. Microscopic analysis
can tell if the signature was applied recently
on old paper on
top of the old foxing.
- Side-By-Side Autograph Structure Analysis
The authenticator more closely examines each and every component
and letter of an autograph, paying close attention to
characteristics such as signature flow, style, spontaneity,
letter angle, etc.
- Color Spectral Deconvolution
Color Spectral Deconvolution uses a sophisticated color
deconvolution algorithm in 3D color space to separate or remove
color components.
Color separation can be applied to
solve forensic problems such as (but not limited to,
Removing an obscuring color in foreground or
background, in fields of forensic document
examination or fingerprint examination.
Discrimination of inks in forensic document
examination (detecting additions with a different
ink).
2 Level: Grading
While the grading standards are followed
generally and as closely as possible, eye-appeal is the most
significant and, ultimately, the controlling factor when it comes to
grading autographs.
Autograph Grading Standards
3 Level: Tagging
Overt Tagging
Our Hologram Stickers with matching
serial numbers for the item authenticated and your letter of
authentication are offered in oval shape (.75 inch wide x
.375 inch high) which is best for affixing to baseballs, softballs,
footballs, and other contoured and hard surfaces.
All of the Hologram Stickers with
matching serial numbers are tamper evident. If removed, the
hologram image will self destruct. In addition, the label is
non-destructive and does not harm your valuable item.
4 Level: Certification
Letter of Authenticity:
All items that pass our forensic examination will receive a Letter of
opinion "Letter of Authentication" at no additional charge.
The bottom of the Letter of
opinion "Authentication" features a light red "PROTECTED"
logo printed in heat reactive ink technology - just rub the logo
with your finger or apply
other heat
source and watch it temporarily disappear. This feature adds a
second level of
defense over the AuthentiGuard - Hidden Image
Background - as the disappearing act of the logo
CANNOT be
reproduced by
anyone.
When an original document printed
on AuthentiGuard® DeterXTM paper is copied or
scanned, the resulting page shows a robust warning message, clearly
indicating that it is a copy. DeterXTM contains the
latest generation AuthentiGuard® void pantograph
technology, making it the most effective copy warning paper on the
market today.
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- A summary of the characteristics of your autograph on why it
is genuine
Location of authentication and
dimensions
Authentication and DNA date
Current owner
Hand signature by the autograph authenticator's
Six digit alphanumeric DNA serial number that matches the tamper
evident label.
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Inconclusive Authentication:
However, in the unfortunate event that your item should
be deemed
non-authenticate you will receive a Letter
describing to you why this
autograph is Inconclusive.
Our
typical turnaround time is 15 working days;
however the schedules of the
authenticators will dictate the actual
time a submission is to be returned.
You should be fully aware that this opinion
on handwriting examination is just an opinion is NOT
100%
GUARANTEED, and that errors are possible.
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