Vintage LIFE Magazine Lot 1955 1956 Elvis Presley Ads Marlboro Coke Lucky Strike Ephemera
Vintage lot of two original LIFE magazines from 1955 and 1956, loaded with iconic mid-century advertising and cultural content. This set includes the “Epic of Man” era issue and a 1956 issue featuring Elvis Presley content, along with standout full-page ads and photo spreads.
Highlights include classic advertisements for Marlboro, Coca-Cola, Lucky Strike, Pepto-Bismol, Calvert whiskey, Texaco, Post cereal, and more. The Elvis Presley photo spread adds strong collector appeal, along with sports, lifestyle, and Americana photography throughout.
A great lot for collectors, resellers (individual ad extraction), or display.
Features Set of 2 original LIFE magazines 1955 and 1956 issues Includes Elvis Presley photo spread Full-page vintage ads (Marlboro, Coca-Cola, Lucky Strike, Texaco, Calvert, Pepto-Bismol) Mid-century Americana photography Color and black-and-white prints Staple-bound originals
Condition Good condition with age-related wear. Edge wear, corner bends, surface wear, and page yellowing present. Structurally intact with all pages readable. No major missing sections noted.
Materials Paper
Colors Multicolor
Measurements Standard LIFE magazine size
Estimated Age 1955–1956
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