August 16, 1954 "Sports Illustrated" First Issue

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Item Details

A Volume 1, Number 1, issue of Sports Illustrated magazine published on August 16, 1954. This first issue magazine was published by Time, Inc. and includes a graphic printed envelope with original mailing label to the front. The cover photo is of Baseball Hall of Fame player Eddie Mathews at the plate for the Milwaukee Braves during a night baseball game. The original business reply card is also included. Please see the included link for more information about the first issue of Sports Illustrated.

Publication Title	Sports Illustrated
Publication Date	1950s
Number of Magazines	1

Condition

- some foxing, minor wear to binding, some discoloration, heavy wear to envelope.

Dimensions

8.5" W x 11.75" H x 0.25" D

- measures magazine outside of envelope.

Item #

18DCC294-010

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