Opinions on this Elvis

[Eddy]

Monday Greetings -  I'd be appreciative of any thoughts on this Elvis that is signed on an index card. It's apparently in fountain pen which hints at possibly being an earlier signature.

[Don Webster]

I think this has a shot at being good

I'm leaning in that direction

[Eddy]

Thanks, Don.....

[Eddy]

I'm actually starting to lean in the direction of not real.  I'm certainly no expert...which is why I'm hoping for more feedback. 

Among other things that catch my eye:  Sharp angles where there should be a more rounded and natural flow (eg. downward stroke in the "E", sharp "s", less rounded "P", no looping in the "l", etc.).  Also don't like the very straight line that looks drawn under his name.  

Also it has that suspicious "perfect look" that we've discussed before.....inscription and signature carefully centered on the card.

[Mikex]

Not real IMO

[Karsten]

For me this signature looks like an attempt to imitate the signature of the German 1968 LP "A Portrait In Music". I am leaning in the direction not real IMO. Don't have a good feeling about this signature. 

[Eddy]

Thanks Mikex and Karsten...

A bit more study on my part and the input here is leading me to be in agreement that it's not good....

[terrier8HOF]

something about this looks wrong.  maybe its the size of the letters, I dont know.  but it looks off.

[Eddy]

Thanks, terrier8HOF...I think I'm with you on the look of it.

[Steve Cyrkin, Admin]

Etienne,

Can you get a larger image? 

[Eddy]

Hi Steve-  I'll check and see if I can get one.  A collector buddy sent me the provided scan this morning asking for my opinion before possibly proceeding with a purchase. As I mentioned, I don't know Elvis well enough so that's why I posted it here to see about getting  input from members who have more experience.  I'll see if he has a sharper scan of it or if he can request one. He did text me that he's not as keen on it this evening as he was earlier this morning. 

[Steve Cyrkin, Admin]

Thanks, Etienne—

A large image should give us a closer look at the pen impressions. I think it may be real but without a good large image I'd avoid it.

[Steve Cyrkin, Admin]

You can often judge an autograph by the company keeps—the seller’s other autographs—or a price way under market. 

This is easily a $1,500+ autograph. If it’s being offered to him at significantly less, that’s a red flag. 

And if the seller has a considerable amount of questionable pieces, that also is.