Look Magazine August 16, 1938 cover featuring a vibrant illustration of a smiling woman playfully holding a baby, with headlines about child safety and articles on famous plays and baseball pitching by Johnny Vander Meer.
Inside page of Look Magazine August 16, 1938 displaying G-Man Hoover's tips on child safety, showing black-and-white photos of children playing and various safety measures, highlighting the era's focus on protecting children.
Another inside page from Look Magazine August 16, 1938 featuring images of the Roosevelt family and an illustration discussing Lipton's Tea, reflecting social themes and public interests of the late 1930s.
Look Magazine August 16, 1938 features a two-page spread titled 'Confidentially' showcasing various notable figures and their attributes alongside 'Four Famous Artists' segment. This page captures the essence of mid-20th century journalism.
Look Magazine August 16, 1938 displays a two-page spread with a segment titled 'Hitler Thinks She Has the Ideal Figure,' featuring a woman skiing, highlighting American lifestyle and beauty standards from the 1930s.
Look Magazine August 16, 1938 includes an advertisement for Beech-Nut chewing gum featuring a playful interaction between a boy and a police officer, demonstrating vintage marketing strategies from the late 1930s.
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Look Magazine August 16, 1938 cover featuring a vibrant illustration of a smiling woman playfully holding a baby, with headlines about child safety and articles on famous plays and baseball pitching by Johnny Vander Meer.Inside page of Look Magazine August 16, 1938 displaying G-Man Hoover's tips on child safety, showing black-and-white photos of children playing and various safety measures, highlighting the era's focus on protecting children.Another inside page from Look Magazine August 16, 1938 featuring images of the Roosevelt family and an illustration discussing Lipton's Tea, reflecting social themes and public interests of the late 1930s.Look Magazine August 16, 1938 features a two-page spread titled 'Confidentially' showcasing various notable figures and their attributes alongside 'Four Famous Artists' segment. This page captures the essence of mid-20th century journalism.Look Magazine August 16, 1938 displays a two-page spread with a segment titled 'Hitler Thinks She Has the Ideal Figure,' featuring a woman skiing, highlighting American lifestyle and beauty standards from the 1930s.Look Magazine August 16, 1938 includes an advertisement for Beech-Nut chewing gum featuring a playful interaction between a boy and a police officer, demonstrating vintage marketing strategies from the late 1930s.

Look Magazine August 16, 1938 Johnny Vander Meer No Label VG

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Look Magazine – August 16, 1938 – Johnny Vander Meer Cover – No Mailing Label – Very Good Condition

This is an original issue of Look Magazine dated August 16, 1938, featuring baseball pitching sensation Johnny Vander Meer on the cover. Vander Meer made history earlier that year by becoming the first and only Major League Baseball pitcher to throw back-to-back no-hitters, a record that still stands today. This issue highlights his meteoric rise and captures the national excitement surrounding his unprecedented achievement.

The magazine is in very good condition, with minor edge wear consistent with age. It has no mailing label, making the cover ideal for display. The item shown in the photos is exactly the one you will receive.

While the full table of contents is not provided, issues from this period typically include:

  • Exclusive sports and celebrity profiles

  • American lifestyle features and human-interest stories

  • Illustrated articles on current events, beauty, and fashion

  • Reader contributions, humor, and puzzles

  • Photo essays with striking mid-century imagery

A must-have for collectors of vintage sports memorabilia, baseball history enthusiasts, or admirers of 1930s Americana.

All items are shipped with a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.

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