Original June 1948 issue of Ladies' Home Journal featuring the classic illustrated mother-and-child cover by noted American illustrator Al Parker.
This large postwar issue is complete with all pages attached.
The issue includes Rumer Godden's complete novel A Candle for St. Jude along with fiction, articles, women's features, fashion, home and family material, and extensive period advertising.
Of particular interest is the full-page Camel cigarette advertisement featuring the famous "More Doctors Smoke Camels Than Any Other Cigarette" campaign. Other advertising includes U.S. Keds and numerous examples of late-1940s fashion, beauty, household and consumer advertising.
DATE
June 1948
PUBLICATION
Ladies' Home Journal
COVER ART
Al Parker
ORIGINAL PRICE
25 cents
CONDITION
Complete with all pages attached.
Vintage condition with expected age toning, edge and corner wear, cover wear and an old label/sticker affixed near the upper portion of the front cover. There is additional age-related wear along the spine and lower cover edge.
Please review the photographs carefully for the overall condition.
An excellent original 1948 magazine for collectors of vintage women's magazines, Al Parker illustration, mid-century advertising, tobacco advertising and postwar American popular culture.