Fortune Magazine – August 1932

Original Great Depression Era Issue – Near Mint Condition – Historic Stories, Artwork, and Advertising

Features:

Paolo Garretto Artist for Fortune Magazine

August 1932 Copyright

• Original August 1932 Issue of Fortune Magazine

• Condition: Near Mint – exceptional preservation for a 90+ year-old publication

• Oversized format (approx. 11” x 14”) printed on heavy, high-quality paper stock typical of early Fortune issues

• Richly illustrated with both color and black-and-white artwork

• Full-page Depression-era advertisements from major industries: automotive, banking, luxury goods, travel, manufacturing, and more

• Editorial depth reflecting U.S. and global economic conditions during the Great Depression

• Authentic, unrestored original – not a reproduction

Historical and Cultural Significance:

The August 1932 issue of Fortune captures the United States at a turning point—deep in the Great Depression yet on the cusp of political change. The November presidential election loomed, with Franklin D. Roosevelt challenging Herbert Hoover in a contest that would reshape the nation’s economic policy.

Inside, readers would have found meticulously researched articles on industry, finance, trade, and innovation. The magazine’s content reflected the challenges and resilience of the time—businesses adjusting to new realities, markets shifting, and leaders seeking solutions to unprecedented problems.

The period advertising in this issue is as historically significant as the articles themselves. Luxury car ads, early airline promotions, tobacco campaigns, and industrial product marketing capture the optimism, ingenuity, and style of the early 1930s. Every page is a visual time capsule of design excellence and cultural history.

Why Collectors Value This Issue:

• Near Mint Condition – rarely found in this state due to size and age

• Primary Source Material – indispensable for historians, economists, and graphic design scholars

• Depression-Era Advertising & Artwork – collectible on their own merit and suitable for framing

• Rarity – early Fortune issues are increasingly difficult to acquire, particularly in top condition

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