Featuring Articles on Prohibition, Mussolini's Ships, Bergner & Engel Brewery, and More
📚 A stunning time capsule from the heart of the Great Depression, brimming with insight, irony, and incredible design. 📚
📰 Highlighted Features:
Publication:Fortune Magazine
Issue Date: May 1932
Condition: Excellent – Complete, clean, and vibrant for its age
Original Cover Art: By the celebrated illustrator Constantin Alajalov
Format: Oversized magazine, approx. 11.5" x 14", heavy stock pages
Publisher: Time Inc.
🧠 Inside This Issue:
“If There Were No Prohibition” – A thought-provoking feature on the beer industry, spotlighting Philadelphia’s own Bergner & Engel Brewery, and the economic and cultural consequences of the alcohol ban.
“Italian Shipping” – A strategic look at Mussolini’s naval ambitions, with insight into Italy’s fleet-building efforts and global aspirations.
A Deep Dive into Eastman Kodak Co. – How innovation and imagery shaped an empire.
Horse Racing & Labor Unions – Powerful social and economic analysis of two industries galloping through change.
“Tin Men” – A unique article on the manufacturing industry and the role of the traveling salesman.
And much more.
🎨 Visual Highlights:
Stunning Artwork: Includes numerous full-color illustrations and ads, from a 1932 Packard automobile ad to a surreal Camel cigarettes ad featuring a woman with a fruit basket and the memorable claim that she smokes “fresh” cigarettes—"not parched or toasted!"
Vintage Advertising: A true collector’s joy, with ads showcasing early 20th-century cars, cameras, cigarettes, and consumer goods in glorious original detail.
🎯 Perfect For:
Collectors of vintage magazines or Depression-era Americana
Design lovers fascinated by early 20th-century commercial art
History buffs interested in Prohibition, Fascist Italy, and industrial America
Anyone building an archive of iconic Fortune Magazine issues
Shipping & Handling: Ships same business day, bagged and boarded for archival protection. You’ll receive it fast and packed with care.
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📦 Warning: Side effects of reading may include newfound knowledge, nostalgic advertising envy, and wondering why your cigarettes aren’t fresh anymore.
