Skip to main content
Home

Main navigation

  • Free Appraisals
    • Get a Free Appraisal
    • View Appraisals
    • Local Appraisers
  • Classifieds
  • Blog
  • Shows
    • Antique Shows, Flea Markets, & Swap Meets Map
    • Upcoming Shows
User Menu
  • Login
  • Help
  • Register

Breadcrumb

  1. Home

Vintage Life Magazine collection

By Anonymous (not verified), 1 June, 2008
Description

jpg

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
paper
Distinguishing marks
n/a
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
approx. 300 issues, each 15 in. high by 10 in. wide (approx.)
Date Period
1936-1938, 1961-1968
Weight
entire collection approx. 150 lbs.
History
the collection was inherited when my grandmother passed away. the collection includes nearly every issue from years 1936, 1937, 1938, the first years that Life was published, including the very first issue, and several landmark issues, including the foghorn leghorn (rooster) cover and the queen mary cover, as well as several celebrity covers. i also have several issues from years 1961-1968, several issues from each year. most of the issues are in excellent condition, clean and free of wrinkles and tears with sturdy and intact bindings. each issue is filled with historical information, articles, pictures, and advertisements from the time it was published, giving readers a unique and fun way to learn about american history, trends, controversies, etc. historians, students, collectors, artists, filmmakers, and entertainment fans of all kinds will find these magazines interesting and useful.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
inherited
For Sale?
No
Photos
  • Log in or register to post comments

Today’s Featured Blog

Beyond the Price Tag: The Hidden Factors That Influence Antique and Collectible Value

More Blog articles…

Recent Appraisals

  • Antique European 800 Silver Sugar? Bowl
  • raw jade rock
  • Partners Desk
  • Antique 1897 T. G. McCarthy Presidential Portraits
  • Signed picture of Woodrow Wilson
  • Stone Carving
  • Bronze Statue
  • Religious carving - Chinese
  • Fob watch -Turkish
  • Chinese brass vases - pair
See more appraisals…

Recent Appraisal Comments

  • Antique Partner’s Desk from the Al Ringling Mansion
  • Interested in history behind…
  • Pair of 1897 Presidential Portraits by T.G. McCarthy
  • Thank you.
  • Portrait of President Woodrow Wilson with Printed Signature
  • Hand-Carved Stone Figure (Bust Form)
  • Bronze Statue of Lady Justice (Justitia) Blindfolded with Sword
  • Chinese Portable Travel Shrine with Hinged Panels
  • Antique Ottoman/Turkish Fob Watch with Beaded Case and Chain
  • Pair of Chinese Brass or Bronze Vases with Qianlong Marks

Recent Blog Articles

  • Beyond the Price Tag: The Hidden Factors That Influence Antique and Collectible Value
  • Beyond the Price Tag: Unlocking the Hidden Stories in Your Family Heirlooms
  • Antiques as an Investment: Beyond the Hype, What's Actually Worth It?
  • Is it Real or Just Really Old? Your Guide to Spotting Fake Antiques (and How to Protect Yourself)
  • Beyond the Dust: Unearthing the Stories Behind Your Antiques (and Why Knowing Matters)
  • Unlocking Time's Treasures: Your Essential Vintage Watch Value Guide
  • Navigating the Dip: Smart Strategies for Selling Your Antiques, Collectibles, and Art in a Down Market

More Blog articles…

© 1995- InstAppraisal™, Inc. All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions of Use