Any dark spots that appear are from glare in the pictures and are not on the item itself.
This is a hand signed autograph. You will receive the exact item in the picture.
NOTE ON AUTHENTICATION:
This autograph has been obtained in person, but it is NOT authenticated. I do have others that have PSA authentication (you can see them in my listings - active and/or sold). Authentication comes with sizable incremental costs and time/effort. As a result I have some autographs authenticated and some I am listing without authentication, passing the savings on to the buyer as I am selling this for less than its authenticated counterparts. If you don't feel comfortable buying without authentication then please check my other listings with authentication and don't buy autographs without it.