Mechanix Illustrated British Edition August 1953 Vintage Magazine
$20.00
Mechanix Illustrated British Edition – August 1953
Vintage 1950s issue of Mechanix Illustrated, the handyman’s monthly, British Edition. This issue includes the cover feature on the 1953 Fageol, M.I. tests the ’53 Packard, Businessmen Behind Bars, Weapons That Made History, home workshop projects, science, gadgets, car features and practical household articles.
Contents include: Cover Story: 1953 Fageol, Businessmen Behind Bars, Tom Thumb of Industry, Walkie-Listen Message Service, Prize Gadget, New in Science, Praying Mantis, Make Those Stairs Safe, Portable Picnic Table, M.I. Tests the ’53 Packard, Cedar Chest, Weapons That Made History, Home Hints, Weekend Project, Built-Ins for Your Home, Darkroom Workbench, Photo Contest and Storage Contact Printer.
Condition: Used vintage condition. Cover has visible age wear, creasing, rubbing, edge wear and small tears/chips, especially around the corners and spine area. Pages are age-toned with some creasing and handling wear. Still a collectible and readable 1953 motoring, DIY and popular science magazine.
Format: Softcover magazine
Publication: Mechanix Illustrated, British Edition
Date: August 1953
Pages: 50
SKU: BKWK-A001
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, EPHEMERA, MAGAZINES, VINTAGE BOOKS
Type: EPHEMERA
Category: 1950S, BOOKS, COLLECTABLES, DIY, EPHEMERA, MAGAZINES, MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED, MOTORING, VINTAGE, VINTAGE MAGAZINE
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