Vintage Pre-1959 Cuban Magazine Bound Vol ¡Alerta! Revolución Sports Maps

$300 · Offered by eBay

Rare Bound Volume Pre-1959 Cuban Magazines: ¡Alerta!, Revolución & More | Maps, Sports, History Spanish Text Up for sale is a remarkable and expansive custom-bound hardcover collection of vintage pre-1959 Cuban print media and magazine supplements, titled on the cover "DEPORTES - MAGAZINES ANTES DE 1959". This volume offers a fascinating cross-section of mid-century Cuban journalism, international history, sports, and culture. Key Contents & Highlights Include: Historical Maps & Coverage: Features detailed historical maps including a layout of Santiago de Cuba (1898). Global & Political History: In-depth photo essays and articles on major international events, such as the Berlin Airlift ("Como las Potencias Aliadas Burlan el Bloqueo de Berlín") and the 1948 U.S. Presidential Elections featuring Truman and Dewey ("Elecciones Norteamericanas"). Sports & Boxing: Extensive features on Cuban athletics, professional sports, boxing legends (such as Ingemar Johansson, Floyd Patterson, Rocky Marciano, and Ezzard Charles), and traditional Jai Alai ("Jai Alai: La Emoción Hecha Juego"). Culture & Humor: Illustrated humor sections, lifestyle pieces, and rotogravure pictorial spreads. Included Publications: Features issues and supplements from notable Cuban publications such as ¡Alerta! (dating back to 1948) and Revolución. Condition: Bound in a durable blue hardcover book. The internal pages show authentic vintage character, including age-toning, minor edge wear, and historical handling c

  • Publisher: Various
  • Year: 1959
  • Condition: Very Good

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