8 Excellent Bound 1920s Physical Culture Magazines Health Fitness Mcfadden

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8 Excellent Bound 1920s Physical Culture Magazines Health Fitness Mcfadden June, 1926, through January, 1927, issues of Physical Culture magazine bound in a blue cloth covers. Excellent condition, solidly bound. A photo shows the binding front cover. The 11.5 by 9 inch volume has about 1000 pages of health, nutrition, strength, and fitness information of the era - some valid, some quackery. The covers are bright, the inside pages are clean and not torn. There is slight aging discoloration of some page edges. The volume weighs more than 7 pounds. The magazine promulgated the ideas of founder, Bernarr Mcfadden, leader in the early 20th century health and fitness movement. Macfadden, who created a publishing empire, can be seen in one of the photos at age 58. He and the magazine celebrated the improvement of male and female bodies. The name and address of a previous owner, Joseph Vogel of Madison, Wisconsin, are written on the inside cover of the volume, and can be seen in a photo. The auction item’s description includes photographs, so look carefully. Please ask questions if you wish. If you troubled by something about the item, please contact me before bidding. I do not attempt to list all minor defects that can be expected with a used item. PayPal. No international shipping. Business days are M-F, non-holiday. I package with read more