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Lot 126:
Description
C-18798
Group of mid-20th-century magazines centered on the Kennedy era and major political and cultural moments of the early 1960s. The lot includes multiple issues of LIFE magazine alongside one issue of The Saturday Evening Post, all retaining their original covers and interior content. Several covers feature prominent members of the Kennedy family and related historical events, making this a cohesive snapshot of American media during a pivotal period. Issues in this group include: • LIFE – May 26, 1961: The Kennedys in Canada (Jacqueline Kennedy cover) • LIFE – January 1961: As Congress Opens: Ted Kennedy’s Recovery • LIFE – July 3, 1964: Bob Kennedy’s Week of Trial and Decision • LIFE – July 10, 1964: Oswald’s Full Russian Diary – He and Marina in Minsk • LIFE – November 29, 1963: JFK assassination aftermath issue • LIFE – December 6, 1963: JFK funeral coverage issue • LIFE – 1960s Special Double Issue: The ’60s – Decade of Tumult and Change • The Saturday Evening Post – November 15, 1961: Exclusive: At Last the Full Story of President John Kennedy’s World War II Adventures as a Torpedo Boat Skipper Together, these magazines reflect the role of illustrated weekly publications as primary sources of news, photography, and narrative during the Cold War and post-assassination era. The group balances political reporting, human-interest storytelling, and retrospective cultural analysis, with several issues now regarded as cornerstone collectibles within Kennedy and 1960s ephemera.
Shows wear consistent with age and handling, including edge wear, creasing, spine stress, and surface abrasions. No attempt has been made to flatten or restore; condition varies issue to issue, but covers remain present and legible throughout.
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