{"product_id":"popular-science-1952-magazine-bundle","title":"Popular Science 1952 Magazine Bundle, 7 Issues, Vintage Cars Aviation and Mechanics","description":"\u003cp\u003ePopular Science 1952 magazine bundle includes seven original monthly issues from January, February, March, April, July, September and October. These illustrated magazines cover automobiles, aviation, mechanics, home improvement, inventions and everyday technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazines retain their colorful illustrated covers, readable articles and crisp interior pages. There is age-related cover and spine wear, and some covers have a small handwritten letter in red or black ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1952, Popular Science brought readers new developments in cars, aircraft and home technology alongside practical projects they could try themselves. These seven issues capture that period through illustrated features, technical diagrams and advertisements for products that were familiar in American homes and garages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven vintage Popular Science magazines sold together as one bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\"Popular Science Monthly: Mechanics and Handicraft\"\u003ePopular Science Monthly: Mechanics and Handicraft\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Popular Science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssues Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e January, February, March, April, July, September and October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original dated monthly issues. Individual printings: Not confirmed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven illustrated softcover magazines\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 Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Popular science, automotive history, aviation, mechanics, technology and home improvement\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 x 6.75 x 0.25 inches per magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIssues Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 1952:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover features a yellow 1952 Willys automobile with the United States Capitol in the background. Featured articles include Willys Makes America's Newest Light Car and a midget helicopter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 1952:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aviation-themed cover showing an aircraft landing near military vehicles. Featured article: Air Truck Lands in a Bean Patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 1952:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover features a red Ford automobile and the article What the New Ford Will Do. Also includes a feature on how plastic improves soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApril 1952:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover shows a family painting and working on a house. Featured articles include How to Help Build a House and Wilbur Shaw's Report on Chevrolet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 1952:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover features Wilbur Shaw beside a blue aircraft. Featured articles include Wilbur Shaw Flies a Car and How to Build a Plastic Porch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 1952:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover features an automobile repair scene and the headline How They've Made Hot Rods Safe. Interior articles include new developments in aircraft propulsion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 1952:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover features a family working together on a basement improvement project. Dad is using a circular saw, while Mom, the children, and the family puppy are nearby. Additional cover features include a yellow 1953 Buick automobile and home improvement projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInside the Magazines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese issues contain the mixture of articles, photographs, illustrations, diagrams and advertising that made Popular Science a familiar monthly publication in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew automobiles and automotive engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1952 Willys automobile coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord, Chevrolet and Buick features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot rod safety and automotive repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental aircraft and aviation technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome improvement and practical building projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanics, tools and inventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScience and technology developments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage consumer product advertisements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive advertisements and mail-order offers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior pages include illustrated technical articles about aircraft propulsion, historical advertisements for automotive products and tools, and an illustrated story about a truck driver recognized for rescuing another motorist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven original 1952 magazines with colorful covers, readable interior pages and visible age-related wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll seven issues retain their illustrated front and back covers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover artwork remains colorful and clearly recognizable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior pages are crisp and readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagazine titles and issue dates remain legible along the spines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seven magazines contain illustrated articles, vintage advertising, diagrams and photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe automobile and aviation illustrations retain their original printed colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll seven magazines are being sold together as one bundle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome front covers have a small handwritten letter in red or black ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is rubbing and handling wear along the cover edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome covers show creasing and small surface marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe July issue has noticeable creasing and wear along the lower front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral spine ends show rubbing, creasing and paper wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe March and October issues show pronounced wear along portions of their spines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe January issue shows a small area of darker discoloration near the upper spine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage edges show age-related yellowing and handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven original issues from 1952 bring together a colorful slice of American automotive, aviation and home technology history. The illustrated covers, articles and vintage advertisements make this a group worth spending time with, whether reading through the magazines or adding them to a collection of mid century publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50645400322303,"sku":"B4-T13-3556","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Popular_Science_Monthly_Mechanics_and_Handicraft.jpg?v=1791832398","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/popular-science-1952-magazine-bundle","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}