This Autographed Woody Woodpecker 8x10 Sketch with the inscription of "To Raymond E. Ward with my best wishes And Wood Woodpecker Feb. 19, 1973" has been Personally Signed by Walter Lantz of Woody Woodpecker. This item is 100% Authentic, it comes slabbed and authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services. The authenticity can be verified on Beckett Authentication Services website.