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Vintage The New Yorker Magazine - July 3, 1948 (Complete Issue)Up for sale is an authentic, complete original issue of The New Yorker magazine from July 3, 1948. This issue features the highly collectible, iconic summer cover artwork by Ludwig Bemelmans, who is famously known as the creator of the Madeline children's book series. The illustration depicts a bustling, vibrant scene at Coney Island just ahead of the 4th of July.Item Specifics:
Publication Date: July 3, 1948Cover Artist: Ludwig Bemelmans (Coney Island)Format: Large Format Weekly MagazineCountry/Region of Manufacture: United States
Inside Features and Historic Advertisements:
This complete issue is a wonderful time capsule of post-WWII American culture and high-society lifestyle, including:
A full-color Miller High Life "The Champagne of Bottle Beer" picnic ad
A historic Abercrombie and Fitch Co. luxury outdoor and picnic gear ad
Vintage PM Blended Whiskey and Parliament Cigarettes back-cover ads
Classic mid-century New Yorker editorial content, profiles, poetry, and satirical cartoons.Condition Report:
This is an original vintage item, not a modern reprint. It has been evaluated based on its age and handling:Cover: Vibrant colors with clear graphics. Shows light edge wear and standard surface aging.Spine: Displays visible fraying, minor paper flaking, and light stress lines along the fold consistent with its age, but remains completely attached.Pages: Complete and fully intact with natural age-toning and yellowing to the margins. No severe moisture damage, heavy cutouts, or major interior tearing observed.Please review all the provided high-resolution photos carefully to assess the precise condition of the spine, edges, and inner spreads before purchasing.Shipping and Handling:We take preservation seriously. This magazine will be packed flat securely between heavy-duty rigid cardboard layers to prevent bending or spine stress during transit. Shipped quickly via USPS Media Mail with tracking.