Vintage LIFE Magazine Lot 1955 January 17 & October 24 Issues Mid Century Ads Americana Ephemera
Great vintage pair of LIFE magazines from 1955 featuring iconic mid-century photography, cultural coverage, and a wide range of classic advertising. Includes the January 17, 1955 issue with The People of Russia photo feature and the October 24, 1955 issue highlighting Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments.
Loaded with vibrant period ads and illustrations including Ford Thunderbird, Lucky Strike cigarettes, Philco televisions, Bacardi cocktails, Jell-O, Bird’s Eye foods, Barbazol shaving cream, and more. These issues offer a rich snapshot of 1950s American lifestyle, design, and consumer culture—perfect for collectors, display, collage, or research.
Set of 2 original LIFE magazines
January 17, 1955 issue
October 24, 1955 issue
The People of Russia photo essay
Cecil B. DeMille / Ten Commandments feature
Mid-century advertisements including Ford, Lucky Strike, Philco, Jell-O, Bacardi, Bird’s Eye, Barbazol
Full-color and black and white photography
Great for ephemera, decor, or crafting
Condition
Fair vintage condition. Covers show noticeable wear, creasing, edge wear, and some bending. Interior pages intact with age-related yellowing. Some small tears, folds, and label marks present. Overall complete and readable with strong visual appeal.
Materials
Paper
Colors
Multicolor
Measurements
Approx. 14 in x 10.5 in each
Estimated Age
1955
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