LIFE Magazine, Lot of 4 Issues (Oct 1938, Dec 1938, Apr 1940, Apr 1941) Pre-WWII
$40.00
1 in stock
Vintage LIFE Magazine Lot of 4 Issues (Oct 1938, Dec 1938, Apr 1940, Apr 1941) Pre-WWII
Item Condition Description
- Condition: Very Good to Good (Vintage Pre-Owned).
Please review all provided photographs and videos as they serve as the most accurate representation of condition. - General Wear: Normal wear consistent with age, including minor scuffs, foxing, and small tears around the edges.
- Pages & Binding: Complete issues. Pages may show slight yellowing/browning with age. Spine wear is typical for vintage magazines of this era.
About This Lot
This fantastic lot of 4 vintage LIFE magazines offers a rare, primary-source look at the buildup to World War II, global events, and American pop culture. Each issue is packed with striking photojournalism, historical articles, and incredible vintage advertising from the late 1930s and early 1940s.
Lot Highlights Include:
- October 1938: Captures the tense global atmosphere of the Munich Crisis, along with mid-century American lifestyle and fashion features.
- December 1938: Filled with holiday-season advertisements, Broadway features, and late-30s pre-war international reports.
- April 1940: Focuses heavily on the early European theater of WWII (e.g., Scandinavia) and American domestic politics just before the 1940 election.
- April 1941: Contains dramatic covers and articles highlighting the U.S. Cavalry, British Navy, and early American industrial mobilization for the war effort.
Be sure to carefully look at the images and video provided. If you have any questions about this item, please Contact Rae before purchase.
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