Rare Vintage July 1939 Fortune Magazine Vol. XX No. 1 – Depression Era New York

As shown. See all photos. Some damage. Water damage. Tattered spine and cover. Some discoloration. All articles intact. Nothing missing.

11.25” x 13.75” x .62”

“Perfect bound magazine printed on heavy paper. With color and black and white photos, illustrations, features and advertisements. A rare complete Depression-era copy of the legendary business magazine founded by publisher Henry R. Luce four months after the Wall Street Crash, and noted for its cover art, photography and writing. This is a special single topic issue dedicated to New York City. Many full-page advertisements by America's largest corporations at the time, including: GE, American Airlines, GM, Lucky Strike, Ethyl, B.F. Goodrich, Chain Belt Co. and many more. Publication is organized into five sections: Part 1: The People; Part II: They Govern Themselves; Part 3: They Earn a Living; Part 4: What is This City? Also includes the bound in 22" x 25" four color map of the five boroughs by Ralph Delahaye Paine, Jr.”