Here, at Bahoukas Antique Mall, we’ve always had a wide-ranging collection of magazines – from Life to Jack and Jill – and everything in-between! We are excited to share some recently acquired publications that include movie magazines from the 1920s, a selection of sports magazines featuring Muhammad Ali (name changed from Cassius Clay on March 6, 1964).
This selection of movie magazines offer beautiful covers. Here’s a sampler:
Magazine publishing began in Germany in the 17th century and quickly spread across Europe. Mass circulation magazines – what we think of as magazines today – started being circulated in the United States in the 1830s. These mass circulation magazines served as reading material somewhere between a newspaper and a book – not too heavy reading, like a novel, but not as much of a quick read as a newspaper story. Magazines were published for nearly every demographic of reader, and the market was nearly flooded with magazines for just about anyone.
By the 1930s, first photography, and then color printing, dominated the industry. Advertising, which had nearly always existed to some extent in magazines, took on greater prominence, influencing styles and trends in publishing. While the advent of the internet has certainly cut down on the number of magazines published today, it is still a publishing venture that is very much in existence.
Magazine collecting is nearly as old as magazine publishing. For modern-day collectors, it’s a hobby very similar to, although less lucrative than, comic books. Grading is similar, as is the focus on key issues or runs of the series. CGC is the primary grading company, although there are others. For modern magazines, those sold on newsstands are more highly prized than subscription magazines, particularly those with a subscription label attached.
From the 1970s these Boxing Illustrated magazines featuring Muhammad Ali would be a grand addition for a boxing magazine collector, or framed for you man-cave. The Special Album featuring Ali vs Frazier (1975) is truly special.
Just to remind you of the variety of magazines we have on our shelves, we share the following photos:
Yes, it’s been a while since we’ve posted anything. There’s been a lot of work happening in the store. George, our casual historian, is working on organizing his Havre de Grace History Museum.It’s a slow process taking place after hours or between customers. The store, as you know, is overflowing with wonderful antiques and collectibles. So moving anything to make room for the history collection is tedious. But, slowly, it’s happening.
Do stop in and browse. While you’re here, have a chat with George about his Havre de Grace History Museum collection. We want to encourage him!
Don’t forget, we’re here … and we’re watchin’ for ya!
We have a wonderful collection of Ruby Red and Depression Glassware just waiting for you. It’s all on sale for 20% off through Christmas Eve. The pieces are varied and would add to your Holiday Dining and make a perfect hostess gift, or gift for a collector. Stop by and take a peek. Then browse our shop for other treasures – EVERYTHING 20% OFF through Christmas Eve.
From our Military (with our new Civil War treasures that just arrived) section to Christmas Decor, books to toys, home decorating to African Art, and so much more, you can still find great gift-giving ideas!
We have models to build, puzzles, taxidermy and plastic fish, etc., antique items including pottery jugs, uranium glass, decorative tins, table linens, wonderful new arrival of cake plates, jewelry, musical instruments, Beer Memorabilia, carved critters, trains, Jack-in-the-Boxes, Hess trucks, vintage toys – sleds, push cars and trucks, PEZ, magazines, a new collection of car ads, and, of course, lots of dolls and action figures – all sizes!
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You just have to take a bit of time and come see our ‘collection of collections’ at Bahoukas Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum! You know we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!
Kids are back in school. The days are growing shorter. It’s the perfect time to purchase a few new books to read. We have something for everyone! From military and history books to Hot Rod Magazines (and others), from Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys to a huge supply of Golden Books, novels and cookbooks to boating and the Old West!
Barbara, who is our resident organizer, has spent days rearranging and sorting all the books in the store. “No Small Task!” So check out the gallery photos. Then give yourself a couple of hours to come and browse the amazing selection of books, magazines, and comics in our store.
We encourage you to stop and browse our book collection. But we have comics, games, toys, and more. And although it seems early, it’s a great time to begin your holiday shopping!
And yes, we’re here and we’re ALWAYS watchin’ for ya! Stop by and we’ll help you find whatever you might be looking for.
SailboatLife MagazinesFishing poles and moreCoinsBeer tapsVintage Tools
At Bahoukas Antique Mall, we can help you cater to Dad! From vintage tools to collectible coins and tokens, fishing poles to decoys and sailboats, or books and magazines on a variety of topics, we’ve got great ideas for you.
Vintage Woodworking Tools and moreNewsweek MagazineDecoys and NauticalsBooks on a huge variety of topics
This is just a sprinkling of the many items in our shop just in time to create a beautiful gift for dad. Or maybe he collects:
Star Wars
PEZ
Brewmania
Cameras
Records and albums
Boardgames
Lighters
Military
and more….
It’s a beautiful weekend coming up. Stop in soon to pick a special item for that special “Dad” in your life! You bet, we’ll be watchin’ for ya!
In the last few months, we’ve acquired several interesting collections. Last week, we shared a few of our motorcycle memorabilia. This week we want to showcase a wonderful assortment of model airplane kits and an interesting magazine.
An assortment of model airplane kits in great condition
These kits include a large percentage of military aircraft. They are from the 1960s and the kits are in great condition.
Did You Know?
Though toy planes might seem like a byproduct of human flight, toys were actually airborne long before we were. In the late 1700s, Sir George Cayley built the first flying top using feathers, cork, and whalebone; by the middle of the following century, a helicopter device launched using a pull-string, called the “Spiralifère,” was a major hit in France. As inventors worked to develop life-size flying machines, they often tested their ideas on a smaller scale, leading to a variety of “mechanical birds” and other plane-like toys during the late 19th century.
Unique Magazine Series: Royal Air Force Flying Review
We have a great selection of Flying Review Magazines from the 1960s.
First issue published in 1944 under the title ‘Royal Air Force Review’, but renamed ‘Royal Air Force Flying Review’ by the early 1950’s. Content at this time was a mixture of “ripping yarns” true flying stories and serious features on World War Two and contemporary aircraft types. Through the 1950’s it evolved into a serious enthusiasts magazine, with detailed type profiles, surveys of foreign air forces and assessments of the latest Soviet aircraft. It was renamed ‘Flying Review International’ in September 1963. With its large b+w and colour photos, cutaway drawings and colour profile drawings it became the premier aviation magazine in the UK.
Evidently, in 1968 it was reformatted and the name changed. By 1970, it was no longer being published. This magazine had very enthusiastic readers.
So whether you want to check out this unique magazine selection or purchase a model plane – or two or three, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya. Stop in and we’ll point you to their shelf!
The latest addition to our Military and Civil War Antiques and Collectibles are about 20 issues of Harper’s Weekly Magazine from the 1860s.
Harper’s Weekly was the most widely read journal in the United States throughout the period of the Civil War. So as not to upset its wide readership in the South, Harper’s took a moderate editorial position on the issue of slavery prior to the outbreak of the war. Publications that supported abolition referred to it as “Harper’s Weakly”. The Weekly had supported the Stephen A. Douglas presidential campaign against Abraham Lincoln, but as the American Civil War broke out, it fully supported Lincoln and the Union. A July 1863 article on the escaped slave Gordon included a photograph of his back, severely scarred from whippings; this provided many readers in the North their first visual evidence of the brutality of slavery. The photograph inspired many free blacks in the North to enlist.
Some of the most important articles and illustrations of the time were Harper’s reporting on the war. Besides renderings by Homer and Nast, the magazine also published illustrations by Theodore R. Davis, Henry Mosler, and the brothers Alfred and William Waud.
Thomas Nast, legendary for his political cartoons in Harper’s, also cemented our present image of Santa Claus. CLICK HERE for his story. It’s a most interesting read.
Thomas Nast cemented our present-day image of Santa Claus
Remember, Sunday is Father’s Day – June 20, 2021
From antiques and collectibles, games and videos, to our amazing Beer MuZeum, there’s sure to be the perfect gift waiting for you to discover! We’re here … and we’ll be watchin’ for ya!
