A big vintage 1991 Sears Spring/Summer catalog packed with early ’90s fashion, shoes, home décor, appliances, tools, lawn equipment, furniture, and classic mail-order nostalgia.
This hefty catalog is a fun research piece for costume designers, set decorators, collectors, and anyone who wants a very visual look back at what people wore, bought, decorated with, and wished for in 1991.
Details
∙ Item: Vintage Sears mail-order catalog
∙ Title: Sears Spring/Summer 1991
∙ Brand / Publisher: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
∙ Year / Season: Spring/Summer 1991
∙ Format: Oversized softcover catalog
∙ Original Cover Price: $5.00, printed on front cover
∙ Size / Measurements: Approximately 11” x 8” x 2”
∙ Page Count: 1,559 pages
∙ Product Weight: 4 lbs. 5 oz.
∙ Genre / Subject: Vintage catalog, 1990s fashion, department store history, home décor, tools, shoes, appliances, toys, consumer culture, reference book
∙ ISBN: None shown; catalog format
Notable Features: Includes fashion, children’s clothing, shoes, Reebok/Adidas athletic shoes, home goods, furniture, lawn tools, chain saws, pool tables, SearsCharge information, and a loose Sears Catalog Bonus insert shown in photos
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
∙ Large, complete-looking catalog with 1,559 pages.
∙ Interior pages shown are colorful, readable, and packed with 1991 Sears products.
∙ Includes the bright yellow Sears Catalog Bonus insert shown in photos.
∙ Great visual reference for 1990s fashion, home décor, tools, appliances, and retail history.
∙ Binding remains usable for browsing and reference.
Issues / Wear
∙ Covers show noticeable rubbing, creasing, scuffing, edge wear, and corner wear.
∙ Front cover has multiple creases and surface scratches.
∙ Back cover has a large torn/missing paper area near the upper right corner and additional creasing.
∙ Spine/cover edges show shelf wear and handling wear.
∙ Page edges are toned from age and use.
∙ Some pages may show corner bends, creases, or handling wear from browsing.
∙ Due to the size and age of the catalog, every page has not been individually inspected
∙ See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key:
Near Fine: Minimal visible wear; clean, tight, and gift-worthy.
Very Good: Light wear from careful use; attractive and solid.
Good: Noticeable use or flaws, but complete and readable/displayable.
Fair: Heavy wear, damage, or markings; still useful or collectible for the right buyer.
Collector’s Notes
Sears catalogs are popular with nostalgia collectors, costume designers, prop buyers, scrapbookers, researchers, and people who simply enjoy paging through “what did life cost back then?” history.
This one has lots of visual punch: big fashion spreads, brand-name shoes, home décor, tools, and a bonus insert. The cover wear keeps it from being a pristine collector copy, but the content value is strong.
When this leaves the shelf, that’s it.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
