Author David Rudd has put together a terrific course with some common-sense tips for judging the authenticity of collectable prints and photographs. We think the course is worth it. Color and Black and White Pictures. This book is a guide to assist the reader in judging the authenticity of prints and antique photographs. This includes the identification of fakes, forgeries, counterfeits, reprints and misrepresentations.
Materials includes fine art to collectables.
The book is intended for anyone with a serious interest in this topic including collectors, dealers, auctioneers, historians, appraisers and forensic document examiners. This book avoids esoteric or advanced tests, such as chemical tests that must be performed by a laboratory or measurements made by overly expensive equipment. All tests in this book are within the scope of the reader. Many of the most effective tests are practical and inexpensive, requiring little more than brain power. Your guide to identifying early photo was the best I've seen.