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Vintage QSL postcard for KNX Newsradio

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QSL card

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AI Estimated Value

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$15-$30

AI estimate as of October 23, 2026 · verify with a professional before acting

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AI Item Analysis

The item is a rectangular paper postcard, commonly utilized as a QSL card in amateur radio and broadcasting correspondence. The front side features a monochrome, high-contrast photographic print oriented vertically. The image depicts an angled exterior shot of a modernist building structure featuring prominent typography. The iconic CBS eye logo is visible vertically on a architectural pylon, alongside clear block lettering reading 'KNX NEWSRADIO 1070-KFWK / FM-93.1 LOS ANGELES' or similar text along the upper margin, accompanied by dense foliage at the top. The paper exhibits a matte finish with mild surface toning consistent with age. There are no handwritten notes, call signs, or postmarks visible on the currently displayed side. The user-supplied context identifies the piece as a QSL card, which remains unverified by physical inspection. The visual style, typography, and photographic reproduction technique are consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century promotional broadcast memorabilia. The identification is based purely on the visible printed text and iconography on the card face.

AI Appraisal Report

Based on what I can see in the provided photographic representation, the item appears to be a vintage paper QSL postcard associated with KNX Newsradio. The owner identifies this as a vintage QSL postcard, and my evaluation assumes this claim is correct. Based on this working assumption, comparable vintage broadcast memorabilia and QSL postcards generally trade within a modest collector market. From the photo alone, I cannot evaluate the exact paper stock quality, internal texture, edge wear, or potential hidden blemishes on the reverse side. Physical inspection would be needed to fully evaluate the physical condition and rule out modern reproduction methods. The estimated value range reflects typical market behavior for mid-20th-century radio ephemera in sound condition, provided the attribution holds. If physical inspection were to reveal that this piece is a modern replica, photocopy reproduction, or printed copy rather than a period artifact, the market value would drop significantly to a nominal amount under $5. To thoroughly evaluate authenticity, an in-person examination by a paper ephemera specialist, alongside detailed analysis of the printing technique, ink chemistry, and paper aging characteristics, would be necessary.

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