It depends on the point of view: for me it's a success, because the letter arrived and didn't get lost, the IRCs worked as well...
The autograph can be secretarial, but it doesn't matter.

Sent letter from Italy with two pictures, SAE, LOR and two International Reply Coupons. Received back only one photo signed in my SAE. Address: Dick Van Dyke 23215 Mariposa DeOro St. Malibu, CA 90265 USA Sent on: 10/28/14 Received on: 12/23/14 http://surfmypictures.com/photo/071743c02762547d/1ofan/V...