June 18 2010 Appraisal

Star Tribune Newspaper, June 18, 2010

The item is a used copy of the Star Tribune newspaper, dated Friday, June 18, 2010. The newspaper is composed of off-white newsprint, showing typical signs of age in the form of a slight yellowing and some wrinkles and folds, particularly around the edges and along the center fold. The front page features a large headline "2 dead as tornadoes batter parts of state" overlaid on a photograph of storm clouds over a rural landscape. Another prominent headline reads "RWANDA FREES LAWYER ON BAIL." A smaller section at the top promotes "Toy Story 3: More fun with Woody & pals" with an image of the character Woody. Other visible front-page stories include "BP CHIEF: I'M NOT TO BLAME FOR SPILL", "STATE JOBLESS RATE: 7%", and "Journey to 26.2 miles began at 335 pounds" accompanied by a photograph of two men. Below this, another headline reads "Disabled, starving boy sent untreated from hospital" with text referencing Lake City Medical Center. The newspaper appears to be a standard broadsheet size. No distinct manufacturing marks beyond the publication title and date are immediately visible. The overall condition suggests it has been handled and stored folded, resulting in the creasing and a potential dog-eared appearance in some areas. The paper's texture appears consistent with standard newsprint from this era. There are no visible tears or major damage, but the paper's inherent fragility due to age is evident in the softness and potential for tearing if handled aggressively.