Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
29.95 USD
VINTAGE MAGAZINES. "SCIENCE & MECHANICS" MAGAZINE - 7 ISSUE SET - LIKE NEW - MID CENTURY - DATES 1950-1953
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
HISTORY: Originally titled "Everyday Mechanics," this magazine was first published in 1929 by Hugo Gernsback (who also published the very first science fiction magazine, "Amazing Stories"). Two years later, in 1931, the title was changed to "Everyday Science & Mechanics." Virgil Angerman purchased the magazine in 1937 and changed the name to "Science & Mechanics." Published as a bimonthly magazine (and, on occasion, a quarterly), this hands-on, tech magazine survived two more changes in ownership, with its very last issue published in 1984.
DESCRIPTION: This magazine was "the bomb" back in its day. Men and boys alike awaited its arrival in the mail! Every issue was chock full of articles on the latest technology, plans for building things from household items to boats, how-to-fix-it instructions, etc. This set includes seven non-consecutive issues: October 1950, December 1950, October 1951, December 1951, December 1952, February 1953, and December 1953. Features in these issues include a basic woodworking course, future "Flying Saucer" buses to ease city traffic, how to make your home weatherproof, how to make money with a hobby shop, toys to build or buy, future 3-mile-a-minute monorail, build your own ski bob, and more. There are plans to build a boat, advice on what shotgun to use, and a plethora of do-it-yourself goodies. In addition, you'll get a kick out of reading the old ads and seeing how your parents (or even your grandparents) used to fiddle around the workshop.
DIMENSIONS: Each issue measures 6 1/2 inches wide by 9 1/4 inches long and about 1/2 inch thick.
CONDITION: Every issue is in excellent condition for being 60+ years old! There are no tears or rips or missing pages, nor are the pages dog-eared. There is no foxing (age-related brown spots) on the pages, but they are slightly darkened due to age (see last picture above). The spines are all solid, and the covers show minimal wear. Someone took very good care of these magazines.
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a Charleston, SC antique auction
USE: Don't discount the age of the articles in these magazines! There is a lot of information that is still valid for today, including plans for building all kinds of things. Whether you're a teenager who loves history and all things mechanical, or a man that loves to tinker in his garage while thinking of the good ole days, these magazines will not disappoint. They'd be great for the vintage magazine and book collector, too.
SHIPPING: Your choice of USPS Media Mail or USPS Priority Mail (which includes $100 of insurance). This will ship only within the United States.
For more vintage magazines in my shop, please see https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnchorLineVintage/search?search_query=magazine&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search
For more antique/vintage books and paper ephemera in my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnchorLineVintage?section_id=16545245&ref=shopsection_leftnav_6