Nash Airflyte Vintage Print Advertisement Appraisal
Category: Advertising Paper Ephemera
Description
This item is a vintage print advertisement for the Nash Airflyte automobile. The advertisement features a large, central illustration of a dark blue Nash Airflyte sedan with a woman in a yellow dress and a small dog standing beside it. A man is visible in the driver's seat. The background depicts a stylized landscape with trees in bloom. Prominently displayed at the top is the bold text "AIRFLYTE IS RIGHT!!!" Below the illustration is a block of text extolling the virtues of the vehicle, highlighting features such as the "Girder-built Unitized Body and Frame," "Airline-styled Interiors," and "Matched Coil Springs on all Four Wheels." The Nash Airflyte logo is present in red and black script towards the lower right portion of the ad. The paper appears aged, with a light tan color and some creasing, particularly at the corners. There are signs of wear around the edges and the paper is buckling slightly. The overall condition suggests typical handling and storage wear for paper of this age. The advertisement appears to be from the era when the Nash Airflyte was in production, likely in the late 1940s or early 1950s, based on the car's design and advertising style. The quality of the printing is typical for magazine advertisements of this period.
Appraisal Report
Based on my visual examination of the provided image of this Nash Airflyte vintage print advertisement, I assess its authenticity as likely genuine for the era. The design, typography, and vehicle styling are consistent with late 1940s to early 1950s automotive advertising. The paper aging and wear, including light tan discoloration, corner creasing, edge wear, and slight buckling, appear consistent with natural deterioration for paper of this age, rather than artificial aging. This condition I would describe as Fair to Good. The vibrant illustration and prominent text are appealing. Demand for vintage automotive advertisements from well-known manufacturers like Nash exists within the ephemera collecting market, particularly among automotive enthusiasts and collectors focusing on this specific marque or era. While not exceedingly rare, original examples in better condition command higher prices. My valuation is based on typical market sales of similar vintage automotive print advertisements in comparable condition. Factors impacting value include its aesthetic appeal and condition. A major limitation of appraising from images is the inability to conduct a tactile examination to confirm paper stock, printing method, and rule out modern reproductions. In-person examination would allow for a more precise condition assessment and confirmation of printing techniques. Full authentication would ideally involve examining the original publication and checking for consistency, or potentially non-destructive scientific testing of the paper and inks although this is typically not undertaken for items of this value.
Appraisal Value
$20-40