{"product_id":"mechanix-illustrated-magazine-december-1952","title":"Mechanix Illustrated December 1952 Magazine 1934 Duesenberg Chrysler Classic Cars","description":"\u003cp\u003eMechanix Illustrated December 1952 is a 192-page illustrated magazine published by Fawcett Publications, with a 1934 Duesenberg and a Chrysler convertible pictured on its colorful automobile cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover has bent corners, creases, and edge wear, while the back cover has a small tear. The spine remains solid, and the interior pages are clean and easy to read, with plenty of black and white photographs, illustrations, and period advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis December 1952 issue takes readers back to the cars, inventions, household projects, and gadgets that caught people's attention in the early 1950s. Inside are Tom McCahill's automotive reports, an old automobile contest, unusual home designs, photography equipment, and Christmas project ideas. The original advertisements are another interesting part of this magazine, especially for readers who enjoy automotive history and midcentury technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage illustrated magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanix Illustrated, December 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various contributors, including Tom McCahill, Frank Tinsley, and Lester David\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various staff artists and photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fawcett Publications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume 48, Number 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated paper magazine with printed color covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automotive history, science, technology, hobbies, and home projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 in x 6.5 in x 0.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a readable vintage magazine with a solid spine, clean interior pages, and clear signs of use on its covers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front cover retains its colorful illustrations of a Chrysler convertible and a green 1934 Duesenberg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original cover price of 15 cents and December date remain clearly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spine is solid, with the title, publication information, and date still readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior pages are clean, with text and illustrations that remain easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographed interior spreads show clear black and white images and readable printed text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe December 1952 contents page identifies articles on cars, inventions, science, and household projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal advertising is present, including Kodak photography equipment, Audels trade guides, and Prestone antifreeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior photographs include unusual houses made from a silo, barrels, a railcar, and other reused structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe magazine retains its original period typography, advertisements, and illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front cover has several visible creases, including diagonal creasing across the upper portion and near the right edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe upper front cover corners are bent, with noticeable wear and small areas of paper loss along the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe right front cover edge has wear and a small tear near the red price box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lower front cover corners show rubbing, creasing, and edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back cover has a small tear and visible wear, especially near the outer edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back cover has light marks and discoloration across the paper surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe paper has yellowed with age, most noticeable around the interior page margins and page edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spine shows rubbing and creasing, although it remains intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe outer page edges show age toning and a few dark marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome pages have slight curling and uneven edges from use and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more like this in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\"\u003eVintage How To Books\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis December 1952 issue, with its Duesenberg cover and original automobile articles, makes a good addition to a collection of early automotive magazines and midcentury publications. 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