The International Interpreter, The World-Wide News Weekly, December 15th, 1923, Volume II, Number 37 Appraisal
Category: Periodical
Description
The item is a single issue of a periodical titled "THE INTERNATIONAL Interpreter The World-Wide News Weekly". Based on the visible information, this is Volume II, Number 37, and the date is explicitly stated as December 15th, 1923. The paper is aged and appears brittle, with visible yellowing and foxing, indicative of its age. The edges show wear, including creasing and potentially some minor tears, though tears are not fully visible in the provided image. The text is printed in multiple columns, typical for newspapers or magazines of that era. The headline 'THE WORLD OVER' is prominent, with a subheading 'THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE' below it, featuring a decorative initial 'T' in the first paragraph. The print quality appears relatively good for its time, with clear, legible text. The paper has a folded appearance. No clear maker's marks or additional stamps are visible in the immediate image. The overall condition suggests significant age-related wear but the main content is still readable. The style aligns with early 20th-century news publications, focusing on international affairs and political commentary.
Appraisal Report
Based on my visual examination of the provided image, I have assessed this single issue of "THE INTERNATIONAL Interpreter The World-Wide News Weekly," dated December 15th, 1923, Volume II, Number 37. The condition is consistent with a periodical nearly a century old, showing significant age-related wear including yellowing, foxing, creasing, and edge wear. Authenticity appears likely based on the publication style, printing methods, and content consistent with early 20th-century news periodicals. However, a definitive determination of authenticity and assessment of the full extent of damage (especially potential tears not fully visible) requires in-person examination. Market conditions for individual issues of lesser-known historical periodicals are generally low unless they contain articles of significant historical note or are tied to prominent events or individuals. Comparables for this specific publication are scarce, suggesting it is not widely collected. Demand is niche, primarily from institutions or scholars interested in the specific historical period or the publication itself. Its rarity as a single issue from this specific date may contribute slightly to value, but not significantly. Factors impacting value negatively include its age, condition, and lack of widespread collector interest. Without physical inspection to confirm the full condition and content, especially for articles of potential historical significance, it's difficult to provide a precise value. Full authentication would ideally involve physical inspection, provenance documentation (if available), and potentially paper analysis or other scientific testing to confirm age and composition.
Appraisal Value
$10-30