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Casimir Pulaski Media Center (Meriden, CT)
Era
Library Circulation Years: 2004-2008
Item Type
Library card pocket and circulation card
Condition
Good (Library Grade) - shows typical wear of a circulated school library book, including ink stamps and pocket aging.
Rarity
Common - standard library markings found in millions of deaccessioned school books.
Overall Assessment
This item does not contain an autograph. The markings are administrative library symbols used for circulation management. It holds historical value only as a piece of library ephemera.
Authenticity Assessment
There is no autograph present on this item. The markings visible are administrative library notations. Confidence: 100% that this is not a celebrity signature.
Signature Style
Functional library markings: a blue 'X' to void a used checkout card and a possible loop or numerical zero for internal classification.
Signature Characteristics
The large 'X' shows high speed and pressure, consistent with a librarian quickly voiding a card. The loop below it lacks the complex morphology of a cursive signature.
Ink & Medium
Blue felt-tip marker or Sharpie on paper and cardstock library pocket.
Item Description
A library card pocket glued to the endpaper of the book 'Wings to Rockets' by Sharon Holland. It features a stamped circulation card with 'Date Due' stamps ranging from 2004 to 2008.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Standard used book value)
Comparison to Known Examples
Not applicable; the marks do not match any known human alphabet signature.
Authentication Tips
Look for a name consisting of letters rather than administrative symbols. Standard library 'canceling' marks use an 'X' to show the item or card is no longer in active use.
Certification Recommendation
None. This item does not contain a signature and is not a candidate for authentication.
Red Flags
The mark is an 'X' over a library due date card, which is a universal symbol for voiding or cancellation, not an autograph.
Provenance Notes
Provenance is linked to the Casimir Pulaski Media Center in Meriden, Connecticut; likely acquired through a library sale or donation.
Historical Context
The book 'Wings to Rockets' is an educational title. The markings represent the digital transition era where physical cards were being phased out or canceled.
Market Trends
School library discarded books generally hold little to no value in the collectibles market unless the book itself is a rare first edition.
Investment Potential
Zero. This is a functional school book and does not possess traits of a commercial investment item.
Similar Autographs
None. Collectors of library history might appreciate the Connecticut provenance, but it is not an autograph.
Display & Preservation
No special preservation is required beyond keeping the book in a dry, cool environment.
Interesting Facts
The Casimir Pulaski school in Meriden is named after a Polish nobleman who was a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
Notes
Wings to rockets book , end of the book this note