Life Magazine (bound volume of 27 issues) - July 9, 1891 to December 31, 1891

Publication Date: 1891

About this Item

This is a bound volume of 27 issues of the publication "LIFE" magazine ranging in date from July 9, 1891 to December 31, 1891, plus a special "Christmas Number" at the back (which includes illustrations of Santa Claus). The November 19 issue and the "Christmas Number" each have color front covers. The issues are loaded with amazing illustrated advertisements. The New Year's and Christmas issues each contain a wonderful two-page illustration. The issues include works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, most of which are illustrated. All issues come with their original front covers. Nicely bound in three-quarter leather with marbled covers, and four raised bands and gilt lettering on the spine. The following 27 issues are included: JULY: 9, 16, 23, 30. AUGUST: 6, 13, 20, 27. SEPTEMBER: 3, 10, 17, 24. OCTOBER: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. NOVEMBER: 5, 12, 19, 26 DECEMBER: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Christmas Number. Condition: There are bits of the top marbled paper layer that have peeled away on the covers. The cover corners are worn. There is a 2" crack to the leather at the bottom right corner of the spine resulting in the front cover being just a bit shaky. The back cover is firmly attached. Nice interior - the pages are lightly age-toned with only occasional light smudges here and there. Some issues have the number "3970" written in pencil at the top-right front cover corner. Overall the volume is in Good+ condition.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1715010744160

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Life Magazine (bound volume of 27 issues) - July 9, 1891 to December 31, 1891
• Publication Date: 1891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Illustrated Edition
• Condition: Good