Original FORTUNE magazine May 1940 Vintage Ads, Paris At War, War Industry

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1940 May Edition of FORTUNE magazine with articles on Sperry, RFC, Standard Oil and all contribution to the war effort, Paris at war and Frigidaire war, among other articles. Fascinating reading for history buffs or anyone interested in how we thought and what we bought 74 years ago. Amazing color ads on glossy paper with the articles on newsprint type paper. Half an inch thick - 11.25" x 14" Tobacco ads; war ads; business ads; ads for war; liquor ads; car ads Great reading - pages a bit stiff but just one (ad only) is stuck and no loss of color, picture or words, except for two pages at end of magazine (print ad). Weighs 2lb 6 ozGreat Display Condition for Collectors - Intelligent and illustrated resource as well THIS WILL BE SOLD AS IS (smoking and animal household)- PLEASE TAKE A CAREFUL LOOK AT THE PHOTOS ABOVE. I CAN SEND YOU MORE PHOTOS IF YOU WANT A CLOSER LOOK. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE LIVE IN A SMOKING ENVIRONMENT Shipping costs can vary. For instance, in Canada, from Montreal to Victoria, a regular parcel of this size and weight could be $16.65 plus insurance. While Montreal to California, EXPEDITED for 14"x12"x1" at 2.2 lbs could cost up to $26.70, plus insurance. Although this is a magazine, it weighs 2lbs 6 oz and cannot be sent in an envelope. Ebay will not let me put more than $4 as shipping for a magazine. For anywhere read more