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Typewritten legal deed (unauthenticated)

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Firestone tire archives

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AI Estimated Value

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$100-$300

AI estimate as of October 13, 2026 · verify with a professional before acting

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AI Item Analysis

The item is a vintage typewritten legal document on folded, off-white or light tan paper featuring red ruled margin lines at the top and right sides. The paper exhibits noticeable creases from folding and age-related toning, particularly along the folds and edges. The text is neatly typed using a vintage typewriter font with visible ink impressions, and includes underlined sections in red ink, notably mentioning 'The Cleveland, Akron and Columbus Railway Company' and 'The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company'. The document appears to be a real estate or right-of-way deed detailing land parcels in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, specifically referencing lots in Sweitzer and Steiner's First Addition and mentioning measurements in feet, degrees, and minutes. The identification rests on the visible typewritten text and layout of an early-to-mid 20th-century legal indenture. The owner provides unverified context stating this comes from 'Firestone tire archives', though this specific claim cannot be independently verified from the image alone. There are two metal fasteners or grommets visible near the top corners. The overall condition shows wear consistent with historical paper documents kept in storage, including discoloration, handling creases, and slight edge fraying.

AI Appraisal Report

Based on what I can see in the provided image, this item presents as a vintage typewritten legal deed on folded, off-white paper featuring red ruled margins, typewritten text, and red underlined references to The Cleveland, Akron and Columbus Railway Company and The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. I cannot verify the exact age, paper composition, or physical integrity from a photo alone, and physical inspection would be needed to confirm these details. Per user submission, the owner identifies this as originating from 'Firestone tire archives,' though this provenance remains an unverified claim. Assuming the document dates to the early-to-mid 20th century and relates genuinely to the mentioned corporate entities, historical paper documents and railway or industrial ephemera of this type typically trade in the $100 to $300 range among collectors, driven by interest in local history and industrial archives. General market demand for unauthenticated single-page legal deeds is relatively modest compared to signed autograph material. To support this valuation and establish authenticity, an in-person examination by a paper conservator or archivist, along with provenance documentation linking it directly to corporate archives, would be necessary. If this item were determined to be a modern reproduction, replica, or copy rather than a period legal instrument, the market value would drop significantly to nominal decorative value, likely under $20.

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