My grandafather had a complete set of both magazines 1950ish to 2000, which my aunt sold at a garage sale. Some vintage issues of life command premium prices, while others are worth only a. Presumably this antique magazine would command a good price on ebay but. Popular science is a monthly magazine of science and technology written for a general audience. Most people have at least one or two old magazines laying around, but are they worth anything. Determining whether or not old life magazines are worth more than their cover prices is a matter of time and patience. Rinker a freelance story for the morning call the morning call q i have three boxes of popular mechanics and some popular science magazines dating. Popular science began in 1872 as the popular science monthly. Each issue appears just as it did at its original time of publication, complete with period advertisements.
I just rescued a stack of old 50s kids comics and popular science type magazines. What is the value of 19501960 popular science magazines. The subscribers of sports illustrated in the mail each week, these issues are marked with label. The reason the latter is valued so highly is owing to a topps baseball cards insert. A family friends father passed away, and he had owned a magazine store in. Check out what kinds of vintage magazines are selling right now on ebay. How much are old 1950s60s popular science and popular. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Time and life magazines, playboy, national geographic, vanity fair, vogue, the illustrated london news including the entire 120year consecutive run of over 6,000 issues, for a cool 600 grand, the paris. If youd like to receive future offers for free subscriptions to.
Its true that some old magazines and newspapers can have high monetary value, but popular magazine collections like national geographic and sports illustrated can be difficult to find a purchaser for because these are fairly easy to come by. The old version was a scholarly journal that had eight to ten articles in a 100page issue. What to do with old comic books and popular science. Certain issues of life are always valued more highly than others. How to determine the value of old magazines our pastimes. For example, those who have fond memories of jfk may seek out copies of the november 29, 1963, issue of life, with its formal portrait of the recently assassinated. Browse the complete popsci archive popular science. Though beneficial automotive information was published regularly in popular mechanics back then, from the detroit listening post and auto clinic columns in the 1960s to the indepth road tests, owners. There are sf conventions all over the world on almost every weekend of the year. Oct 02, 2011 hi, i have a bunch of old magazines, popular science 1929 and up, everyday science and mechanics from 1930s,science illustrated 1940s, radio craft, radio engineering 1929, are these of any value.
Discount magazine subscriptions guaranteed best deals. B000zg1w1k popular science monthly march 1935 wittmack helicopter. Popular science publishes four quarterly issues annually. Copies with popular celebrities on the cover, thick and lengthy issues, or famous editions are worth more moneyand the older the issue is, the more value it holds. What is a 24 year popular mechanics magazine collection. I dont want to say the older the better, because that is not always true. I doubt any of them are all that rare, first issue, nor mint condition. Value framing, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee. If youd like to receive future offers for free subscriptions to magazines such as popular science, please submit your email address in the form below. If youre looking for something good, then look for a popular title in really nice shape. Who knows, whats on your bookshelf could pay for your next vacation. The value of 19501960 popular science magazines varies by condition and demand. Popular science popular science puts the world of computers and electronics in your hands.
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The popular science digital archive lets you explore every. I have many back issues of mechanics illustrated, popular. Aug 29, 20 since 1872, popular science has been on the cutting edge. The best way to determine the value of a collectible is to consult with a reputable dealer. Nov 14, 2017 from there, oran began to branch out, selling old copies of the new yorker and people before landing on fashion magazines. Welcome to the popular mechanics magazine listings. Make offer popular science magazines 1958 complete year 12 collectable magazines very nice. What to do with old comic books and popular science magazines. Finding the value of the book of popular science thriftyfun. A science magazine is a periodical publication with news, opinions and reports about science, generally written for a nonexpert audience. Dec 18, 2009 i just rescued a stack of old 50s kids comics and popular science type magazines. Geek out and seat yourself at the forefront of science and technology.
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From the fanciful to the deadon, here are some of their most enjoyable covers. He was not a popular ball player so its value is worth about ten. Antique trader vintage magazines price guide, by richard russell and elaine gross russell old magazines. How much are old popular science magazines worth answers. They easily retail for thousands in excellent to mint condition. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. From there, oran began to branch out, selling old copies of the new yorker and people before landing on fashion magazines. With the first issue in january of 1902 its original goal has not changed very much. Adult, gay interest, architecture, design, decorating, sports, celebrity, movie, television, news, science. In contrast, a periodical publication, usually including primary.
Big features shine a light on creators and reveal the innovations that are shaping our lives. Magazines by title national geographic issues, maps. Seven of the most popular money making movies have been science fiction science adventure. We sell back issues, used magazines, past issues and old mags at competitive prices, most orders ship next business day. Vintage popular mechanics magazines provide new car. Even outdated reference books can have monetary and historical interest. Its true that some old magazines and newspapers can have. As with anything collectible, the value of an old magazine is determined by the demand for it. Jun 21, 2009 antique trader vintage magazines price guide, by richard russell and elaine gross russell old magazines. A collectors guide to vintage pulps, digests, and magazines, by jeff canja. The amount of cash you can expect to receive for an old magazine or newspaper varies greatly.
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