This item has been certified authentic by Star Wars Authentics which is run by Topps Trading Card Co. who is the official autograph and trading card partner of Star Wars via Lucas Film Limited. This is the best authentication you can get for Star Wars autographs as the autographs are guaranteed by Lucas Films and Topps. You can verify the authenticity of this item by heading to the Star Wars Authentics website and typing in the code number found on the hologram number. We have already done this but have taken a screenshot of the authenticity as verified in their database which includes the exact day this photo was signed!