RARE 1936 LIFE Magazine Vol 1 No 1 Salesman Sample Size 8.5" x 6.5" First Issue

$101 · Offered by eBay

Condition: Very Good. Iconic first issue in the rare promotional "mini" format. Light shelf wear to edges; upper right corner has a small permanent curl/flip from storage. Interior pages are clean, bright, and free of writing or major tears. Staples are secure. Description: COLLECTOR'S RARITY: THE 1936 LIFE MAGAZINE "SALESMAN'S SAMPLE" Most collectors own the oversized 14" launch issue, but few have the original 8.5" x 6.5" Salesman's Sample. These were produced in limited quantities for Time Inc. representatives to use as pitch tools for advertisers before the magazine hit newsstands on November 23, 1936. Key Features: • Iconic Cover: White's Fort Peck Dam- Margaret Bourke (back cover) • Complete Content: Includes the original "Introduction to this first issue" and famous early advertisements for GMC Trucks, NBC, and Lucky Strike. • Authentic Vintage: This is not a modern reprint or the 1961 facsimile. You can tell by the authentic 1930s paper stock and the specific ad placements. Condition Notes: This copy has been well-preserved for nearly 90 years. It shows light shelf wear and a distinctive "flip" or curl on the top right corner of the cover and front pages (clearly shown in photos). The spine and staples are in great shape. No mailing label ever attached. This is a unique opportunity to own a "briefcase-sized" piece of American history. Perfect for framing or as a unique addition to a photography or media collection.

• Year: 1936
• Condition: Good

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