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.