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DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 36 — Master Guide to Forensic Ink, Paper & Material Analysis
Ink, paper, and material behavior provide some of the strongest and most objective evidence in document and autograph authentication. While handwriting and provenance help build context, the physical structure of a document—its fibers, coatings, inks, adhesives, and printing technologies—reveals its true age, origin, and whether it has been altered or forged. These forensic clues cannot be faked easily, which is why professionals rely heavily on material science when evaluating historical and paper-based items.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 36 — Master Guide to Forensic Ink, Paper & Material Analysis reveals the advanced, laboratory-informed techniques used by forensic examiners, archivists, museums, and high-level authenticators. This master-level guide explains how to analyze paper fibers, date documents using printing technology timelines, identify ink chemistry and age behavior, detect restoration or erasure, evaluate adhesives and tapes, and use UV, IR, raking light, and magnification to uncover hidden alterations.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify historic ink types and evaluate oxidation, feathering, and aging behavior
Distinguish pre-1850 rag paper from later wood-pulp and chemically treated papers
Analyze watermarks, fiber structure, sizing, coatings, and surface patterns
Detect inconsistencies between period-correct materials and modern forgeries
Use UV, IR, microscopy, and raking light to reveal additions, re-inking, and erasure
Recognize digital forgeries, printed overlays, artificial staining, and chemical aging
Evaluate adhesives, tapes, bindings, and mounts to determine document era
Understand printing technologies from the 1400s to present
Know when to seek laboratory testing such as XRF, FTIR, Raman, or SEM analysis
Protect documents using archival storage, temperature control, and proper handling
Volume 36 is one of the most comprehensive resources in the DJR Expert Guide Series. It condenses years of forensic examination, laboratory collaboration, and authentication experience into a clear, powerful reference that strengthens your ability to evaluate documents with scientific precision and professional confidence.
Digital Download — $99 • PDF • 13 Pages • Instant Access
Ink, paper, and material behavior provide some of the strongest and most objective evidence in document and autograph authentication. While handwriting and provenance help build context, the physical structure of a document—its fibers, coatings, inks, adhesives, and printing technologies—reveals its true age, origin, and whether it has been altered or forged. These forensic clues cannot be faked easily, which is why professionals rely heavily on material science when evaluating historical and paper-based items.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 36 — Master Guide to Forensic Ink, Paper & Material Analysis reveals the advanced, laboratory-informed techniques used by forensic examiners, archivists, museums, and high-level authenticators. This master-level guide explains how to analyze paper fibers, date documents using printing technology timelines, identify ink chemistry and age behavior, detect restoration or erasure, evaluate adhesives and tapes, and use UV, IR, raking light, and magnification to uncover hidden alterations.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify historic ink types and evaluate oxidation, feathering, and aging behavior
Distinguish pre-1850 rag paper from later wood-pulp and chemically treated papers
Analyze watermarks, fiber structure, sizing, coatings, and surface patterns
Detect inconsistencies between period-correct materials and modern forgeries
Use UV, IR, microscopy, and raking light to reveal additions, re-inking, and erasure
Recognize digital forgeries, printed overlays, artificial staining, and chemical aging
Evaluate adhesives, tapes, bindings, and mounts to determine document era
Understand printing technologies from the 1400s to present
Know when to seek laboratory testing such as XRF, FTIR, Raman, or SEM analysis
Protect documents using archival storage, temperature control, and proper handling
Volume 36 is one of the most comprehensive resources in the DJR Expert Guide Series. It condenses years of forensic examination, laboratory collaboration, and authentication experience into a clear, powerful reference that strengthens your ability to evaluate documents with scientific precision and professional confidence.
Digital Download — $99 • PDF • 13 Pages • Instant Access