November 5 2008 Appraisal

PIONEER PRESS Newspaper - November 5, 2008

This is a full-sized, folded newspaper titled "PIONEER PRESS." The estimated age is 2008 based on the banner "VOTE 2008" and headlines relating to the US Presidential Election of that year. The newspaper features a large headline across the front page stating "'Change has come to America'" and a prominent photograph of Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and their two daughters, likely taken at Obama's election night victory rally. Additional headlines include "COLEMAN, FRANKEN? NOT YET," "BACHMANN WINS; TINKLENBERG CONCEDES, 3A," "Coleman, Franken locked in tight race," and "Barack Obama: the 44th—and the first." The lower portion of the front page features an advertisement for the animated movie "Madagascar." The newspaper is made of typical newsprint paper and appears to be in good condition with some creasing from being folded. There are no visible tears or significant damage. The colors are consistent with standard newspaper printing. The overall craftsmanship is that of a mass-produced publication.