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.
from Go Collect
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!
