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Casimir Pulaski Media Center (Meriden, CT)
Era
Circa 2004-2008
Item Type
Library Due Date Card and Pocket
Condition
Fair to Good; significant wear, multiple ink stamps, adhesive yellowing, and heavy crossing out of the card.
Rarity
Common; these markings are standard administrative procedures for decommissioned library books.
Overall Assessment
This is not a collectible autograph. It consists of administrative cancellation marks ('X') and a possible clerk initial or number used by library staff to process the book for decommissioning or checkout. It has no value as a signature.
Authenticity Assessment
Highly unlikely to be a collectible autograph; identified as a functional marking with zero confidence in celebrity origin.
Signature Style
Functional markings: a large blue 'X' through the return card and a stylized '9' or 'g' flourish below the title.
Signature Characteristics
Fast, repetitive motions. The 'X' is a cancellation mark to show the book is no longer in circulation. The lower symbol is likely an internal clerk code or a student number.
Ink & Medium
Blue felt-tip marker on an adhesive cardstock library pocket and paper due-date card.
Item Description
An internal library tracking system inside a book titled 'Wings to Rockets' by Sharon Holland, featuring various date stamps (2004-2008) and administrative markings from the Casimir Pulaski Media Center.
Estimated Value
$0.00 - $1.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Does not match any known signatures of the author (Sharon Holland) or historical figures associated with Casimir Pulaski.
Authentication Tips
Look for a name rather than a mathematical symbol or 'X'. Authentic autographs will be signed by the author on the title page, not the due date card.
Certification Recommendation
None. This item does not meet the criteria for professional authentication services like PSA/DNA or JSA.
Red Flags
The markings are purely utilitarian and found on a library due date card, which is not a standard medium for a genuine celebrity autograph.
Provenance Notes
No provenance possible beyond being a former library book from the Meriden, CT school district.
Historical Context
Represents the era of physical card-catalog tracking before libraries moved fully to digital barcode systems in the mid-to-late 2000s.
Market Trends
No market exists for library administrative markings unless the book itself is a rare first edition, which is not the case here.
Investment Potential
None. This is a utilitarian marking on a mass-produced library book.
Similar Autographs
Discarded library books with clerical notations, marked-down thrift store inventory.
Display & Preservation
No specific preservation needed; store in a dry environment if you wish to keep the book for its content.
Interesting Facts
The Casimir Pulaski Media Center is likely part of the Casimir Pulaski Elementary School in Meriden, Connecticut.