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First Life Magazine (Booklet) Vol 1 N 1 1883
posted by admin on February 23, 2010
Very Unusual, Rare and Antique Life Booklet Volume 1 Number 1 Vintage January 4,1883
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This Item has Sold – Thank You
Not only vintage..ANTIQUE..1883..yes you read that right 1883 Life Booklet. Printed and distributed January 4 1883. Volume 1 Number 1. A fantastic find with super fantastic graphics. The words are in about a font 2 so get out your magnifying glasses.
J.A. Mitchell and Edward S. Martin produced this really unique 12 page booklet with old ads, little stories, cartoons, and more. Measures: 4 1/2 ” by 3 1/2″
Condition is excellent, no tears, one bend mark on front cover. Some browning of pages and very slight rust marks left by the staples at the spine. 127 Years Old 


I have this issue from my mothers scrapbook. Would like to know what your issue sold for as I might like to part with mine. My issue is in the same condition as yours. (Eerie when you compare my magazine to your description). Looking forward to your reply. Thank you for your time, Susan
Susan, thanks for the comment – I emailed the answer to you – and thanks for visiting our site
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I also have a V1 N1 1883 edition.
Dear Friends,I also have a copy of this LIFE booklet that I inherited. Would you please be kind enough to share the sale price so that I can value and insure my accordingly?
Thank you… Your website is superb!
would you please email me what the item sold for? as i am holding one in my hand. thanks a bunch
$25
it sold for $25
Hi,
My daughter recently bought one of these LIFE booklets at a yard sale. Can you tell me how to verify that it was published in 1883 and not a reprint that was published later as I read on another site?
Thank you, Sandy
I also have Volume 1 Number 1 January 4, 1883. Original staples are also included. Wisdom Let Loose. If all flesh is grass, was Adam the fodder of mankind? As the donkey told it Page 12.
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I have Vol 2, #38; Sept 20,1883.
Staples missing from binder.
What is it worth ??
I also have one of the books in almost te same condition as the one you described above, minus the bend. Also have some of the “Little Blue Book” editions; (#’s 95,287, 561, 679, 1010, 1184, & 1740). Question is, can you possibly email me with anything that may lead me in the right direction of finding the value of them and possibly selling them? Thanks so much for your help! Oh, AWESOME SITE BTW!
we list these from 9.95 to 29.95 depending on the content and author – check some of our Vintage Little Blue Books out here
Life Vol I Number 1 dated January 4, 1883. Excellent condition with original staples holding it secure. What is it worth?
Thank You
Scott, thank you for visiting our site – about 25 to 40 dollars
- check some of our Vintage Little Blue Books out here