Product Description
Explore mid-century ingenuity with this lot of six Popular Mechanics magazines from January through June 1960.
Each paperbound issue is packed with home-build projects, automotive features, and science stories that capture the optimism and innovation of 1960.
Quick Specs
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Format: Staple-bound paperback magazines
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Dimensions: 9″ × 6″ × 0.2″ (228 × 152 × 5 mm) each (approx.)
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Quantity: 6 issues (January, February, March, April, May, June 1960)
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Page Count: Approximately 150–180 pages per issue (total ~1,000 pages)
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Language: English
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Genre: DIY & How-To / Home Improvement Science & Technology
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Cover Price (Vintage): $0.35 each
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Publisher: Popular Mechanics Co.
Condition
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Cover: Light to moderate shelf wear across all six issues. Faint spine creasing, a few small corner bumps, and slight edge nicking. Colours remain vibrant, and cover text is fully legible.
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Corners/Edges: Gentle corner rounding; some small dog-ears on select issues. Page edges show uniform age-toning (light golden patina).
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Interior: All interior pages are present, intact, and free of tears. Pages exhibit consistent light cream toning—no stains, major foxing, or writing found. Ads and illustrations remain crisp.
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Binding: Staples are secure in every issue; all pages hold firmly.
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Overall: Very Good vintage condition—solid collectibility for display, research, or nostalgic reading.
About Popular Mechanics:
Since 1902, Popular Mechanics has delivered “written so you can understand it”—bridging the gap between technical know-how and everyday creativity. The January–June 1960 issues feature:
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Automotive: “Sheltered Patios… Barbecue Equipment… What Owners Think of the ’60 Falcon” (Apr ’60)
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Vacation & Outdoor Living: “10 Unusual Vacations: Tips on Tenting,” “Annual Outdoor Living Section” (Apr & May ’60)
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Boating: “Annual Boating Section: Offshore Cruising by Outboard,” “Jet Boats… Your Boat and the Law” (Mar ’60)
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Science & Technology: “We’re Going to Work—Miracles” by Dr. Edward Teller (Mar ’60), “Fastest Boat in the World” (Feb ’60)
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Home Engineering: “Waterproof Your Basement,” “The Man Who Owns a Tank Corps” (Jun ’60)
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DIY & How-Tos: Step-by-step diagrams for powder strip-rolling mills (May ’60), “A PM Editor Rides the Air Cars” (Jun ’60), plus dozens of household and workshop projects.
Relive the spirit of 1960 innovation—add this six-month run of Popular Mechanics to your collection today!
Disclaimer: These magazines are vintage items showing normal age-related wear. Please review all photos carefully; feel free to request additional images or details.
About Reading Vintage:
At Reading Vintage, we curate one-of-a-kind books and magazines for collectors, decorators, and retro enthusiasts—offering authentic mid-century treasures that spark nostalgia and inspiration.
