Vintage First Issue LIFE Magazine – Vol. 1 No. 1 (November 23, 1936) – Fort Peck Dam Cover

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Description Item Summary: Up for sale is an original, historic inaugural premier issue of LIFE Magazine, dated November 23, 1936 (Volume 1, Number 1). This iconic issue features the famous cover photograph of the Fort Peck Dam spillway captured by renowned photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White, along with a full-page back cover advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes featuring a Dalmatian and a high-fashion figure. Details & Features: Publication Date: November 23, 1936 Edition: Volume 1, No. 1 (Inaugural Issue) Cover Subject: Fort Peck Dam (Montana) by Margaret Bourke-White Back Cover: Vintage Lucky Strike Cigarettes advertisement ("Luckies – a light smoke") Original Cover Price: 10 Cents Condition Report: Front Cover: Shows age-appropriate wear along the margins, minor edge creasing, and light scuffing/discoloration typical of newsprint/magazine stock from the era. The red banner and photo remain clear and legible. Spine & Binding: Moderate shelf wear and distress visible along the left edge. Back Cover: Displays light staining/discoloration near the top and bottom center margins.