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Up for sale is an original issue of The Bellman literary magazine, published in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday, February 17, 1917 (Vol. XXII, No. 553). This historic publication offers a fascinating look into early 20th-century cultural life and regional history, featuring works by Blanche McManus, Richard Burton, and Josephine Lawrence.This issue is highly collectible for its exceptionally crisp regional advertising layouts and artwork, including:
- Northern Pacific Railway: A vibrant, two-color back cover advertisement for the "Yellowstone Park Line."
- Rauch & Lang Electric Car Company: A classic illustrated ad for their vintage electric automobile.
- Minneapolis General Electric Company: A full-page layout showcasing early electric kitchen ranges.
- Minneapolis Gas Light Company: An antique advertisement for a household gas incinerator.Condition Note:
In keeping with its 109-year age, the original string binding has naturally relaxed over time, and the outer cover is mostly separated from the internal pages. The spine edge shows typical paper chipping and fraying from handling. However, the individual interior pages and the back cover remain remarkably flat, clean, and free of major stains or markings. This issue is an ideal candidate for framing the individual historic advertisements or keeping as a reference copy for local Minnesota history. Please review the high-resolution photos to see the spine details.
