Code: 10091
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Original vintage London Life magazine dated August 6 1938, an authentic pre-war British society and picture weekly featuring period advertisements, theatre and fashion interest, and evocative late 1930s London social history.
A wonderful piece of British pre-war ephemera, capturing the glamour and atmosphere of London just prior to the outbreak of the Second World War.
Notable contents include features on Madge Bellamy, James Carney, Carole Landis and an unusual illustrated article on women’s all-in mud wrestling, adding strong novelty and period entertainment interest. Other noted contributers June Knight, Anne Rutherford, the culturally significant Nina Mae McKinney, Agnes Laughlin, and Miss Sheila Robertson.
Historically, publications of this type are recognised as part of the visual culture that later influenced John Willie, whose post-war Bizarre magazine drew inspiration from earlier British glamour and society periodicals.
Ideal for collectors of vintage magazines, theatre ephemera, fashion history, social history, and Art Deco design.
Pictures and articles on many famous performers of the era.
CONDITION REPORT
Good original vintage condition overall for its age, with expected signs of wear consistent with a pre-war periodical. There is some colour loss to the cover, rusty staples, general age discolouration, wear to the spine, and a small tear to the front cover. Internally the pages remain in good condition and present well.
There also appears to be a second set of small holes near the spine where staples may once have been positioned, likely from an earlier binding, publisher’s binding variation, or possible archival storage/filing. This does not materially detract from the magazine’s display and collectible appeal.
