Jfk Jr Cover Appraisal

Star Magazine, August 3, 1999, JFK Jr. Cover

This is a print copy of the "Star" magazine, dated August 3, 1999 issue. The front cover features a large photograph of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, seemingly at their wedding, or another formal event. The main headline reads in bold, red lettering "Star" across the top, followed by large white lettering of "JFK Jr.". Below the main image, there are smaller images on the left-hand side, seemingly showing JFK Jr. throughout his life, including childhood photos and images with his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The cover promotes "Exclusive Stories & Pictures You Won't See Anywhere Else". There are headlines on the cover advertising features on "His fabulous life - pages & pages of touching photos", "How Jackie inspired him to be great", and "His moving love story". The magazine is printed on typical newsprint paper with a glossy cover. The colors on the cover are vibrant, primarily red, white, black, and a muted blue. There do not appear to be any significant tears, creases, or stains visible in the provided image. The edges appear relatively sharp, suggesting it is in good to very good condition for its age. The magazine appears to be of standard tabloid size. The spine is not visible in this image, but it would typically be bound by staples. There are no visible manufacturing marks or signatures on the front cover, other than the magazine title, date, and price ($"1.99"). The overall quality of the printing and paper appears consistent with a mass-produced tabloid magazine from the late 1990s. The issue date indicates it was published shortly after the tragic death of JFK Jr. in July 1999, making its content focused on commemorating his life.