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Life [August 31, 1905]

New York: Life Publishing Company, 1905.

Vol. XLVI, No. 1192. 4to., 13pp. Sewn binding fragile. Minor soiling. Library stamped on cover and at back of tipped in print (Richards Library, Warrensburgh, NY). Measures 11" x 8 3/4".

This copy of Life magazine belongs to the first publication under that name, which was a weekly edition founded in 1883 as a light, general interest entertainment magazine. This issue, like the publication generally, is full of illustrations, jokes and social commentary. The cover features four roundels describing the magazine's content: society, literature, politics, and drama. Includes tipped in full color print of Chevalier Conried by Albert Levering, and at the center is a two-page print by Charles Dana Gibson, "Sister's New Beau." In good condition with light wear. Life Magazine was published for 53 years before Henry Luce bought it out in order to use the title for his own publication, which is the Life we know today. This earlier general-interest magazine featured some of the greatest writers, editors and cartoonists of its era, including Charles Dana Gibson, Norman Rockwell, and Harry Oliver. This copy is a rare example of this early publication.

Language: English

Price: $40.00

Item #283525