Pioneer Press Newspaper - August 27, 1994 Appraisal
Category: Newspaper
Description
The item is a physical copy of the Pioneer Press newspaper from Saturday, August 27, 1994. The front page is heavily creased and wrinkled, indicating significant handling and storage without flattening. The paper appears to be yellowed, consistent with age and possibly exposure to light. The main headline reads "A Day of Guns and Grief," reporting on the killing of two St. Paul officers. A large photograph depicts emergency personnel tending to an individual on a stretcher. Smaller images include portraits of individuals related to the story and another photograph showing a comforting gesture. The text is printed in black ink on newsprint paper. There are sections detailing the suspect's apprehension and personal accounts related to the slain officers. The edges show signs of wear and potential tears, especially at the folds. The overall condition suggests the newspaper has not been stored in archival conditions. There are no visible maker's marks or specific manufacturing stamps other than the newspaper's masthead and date. The style is typical of American newspapers from the late 20th century, featuring a multi-column layout and a mix of large headlines and smaller text blocks.
Appraisal Report
I have examined the image of the Pioneer Press newspaper dated August 27, 1994. The condition is poor, with significant creasing, yellowing, and apparent wear/tears around the edges and folds. This suggests it has not been stored under archival conditions. Based on the visual information, it appears to be an authentic copy of the specified newspaper issue, consistent with the printing methods and layout of the time. However, I cannot perform a full authentication from images alone; a physical inspection would allow me to verify paper type, ink characteristics, and printing processes in detail. Provenance documentation, while helpful for historical context, is typically not critical for common newspaper issues. Demand for specific newspaper issues is highly subject to the significance of the headline and the collector base interested in that event or region. The headline regarding the killing of two St. Paul officers is a locally significant event, but not one with broad national or international historical impact that typically drives high collector value. Comparables for newspapers of this age covering regional tragedies in poor condition suggest a very limited market. Without definitive provenance or unique characteristics, the value is primarily sentimental or slightly above the cost of reproduction. Factors significantly impacting value here are the poor condition and the limited collector interest in this specific historical event on a regional scale. For full authentication and a more precise valuation, a physical examination is required.
Appraisal Value
$5 - $15