More of our "to do" list
from 1944
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We'll get snockered. No, really, there are more rum ads in
this issue than I've ever seen in my life. I count at least six.
(I know, I know. I'm slicing the limes right now, would you get out
the Blen-dor?)
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And while we're accomplishing the above, we'll enjoy those idiosyncratic
'40s design motifs. In this regard, All I Know I Learned From
Bevis Hillier: It's all there, folks. Victorian themes (below),
the husband-in-the-picture-frame motif, the South American/ Cuban obsession...
You're reeling from my apparent mastery of 1940s iconography,
aren't you. Say, just how old is this jeans., any how? Not
that
old, thank you very much. And nope, I'm not a reincarnation of Reyner
Banham either, (bless his soul). I tell you I cribbed it all from
Bevis Hillier's The Style of the Century! He's a wonder, he
is.
Condition:
This issue has a hint of that "musty" smell. A bit of cover wear:
lifting off the spine about a two inches at the top and bottom, and there
is a small amount of corner wear. Two pages in the advertising section
have holes in them, some one must have ordered some personalized towels
or a musical cake plate or something. (It's probably for sale on
eBay even as we speak.) Otherwise, a tight issue... no chipping
and surprisingly few (tiny) tears! Opening bid (no reserve!) reflects
the mustiness. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions
you might have. Money order or personal check is just fine.
Successful bidder may choose UPS or USPS. Thanks for viewing!