Up for sale is an exceptional, collector-grade 8-piece lot of authentic vintage print ephemera carefully removed from original 1940s and 1950s issues of Esquire Magazine. This isn't just a collection of random pages—nearly every single piece in this group is an incredible double-sided time capsule featuring iconic mid-century illustrators, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, iconic menswear fashion plates, and highly collectible advertisements.COMPLETE INVENTORY OF THE LOT (8 PIECES / 14 COLLECTIBLE SIDES)
1. E. Simms Campbell & Jean-Michel Folon (Double-Sided Powerhouse)Front: A full-page, surreal watercolor illustration by internationally renowned Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon.
Back: A July 1957 charcoal wedding illustration by legendary trailblazer E. Simms Campbell ("Now I'm in a real dilemma...").
2: Alec Waugh & Frederic Varady Literary Feature (Double-Sided Art/Fiction)Front: A classic full-color cartoon featuring ladies knitting around men with a hookah pipe. Back: The complete, beautifully illustrated title splash page for the short story "The Wicked Baronet" by best-selling British author Alec Waugh, featuring large-scale artwork by prominent mid-century illustrator Frederic Varady.3. Syd Hoff & Tod Draz Fashion Trend (Double-Sided) Front: The June 1956 "Auto Driving School" gag cartoon by acclaimed children's author/illustrator Syd Hoff. Back: Page 101 full-page 1950s men's fashion trend illustration, "summer passwords: white & light," by premier commercial illustrator Tod Draz, featuring classic suits, fedoras, and vintage luggage.
4: Syd Hoff & Sidney Carroll Variety Profile (Double-Sided) Front: A second brilliant, full-color cartoon featuring a bold crime/lifestyle gag signed by Syd Hoff ("Please excuse Tyrone if he doesn't come out..."). Back: The April 1948 complete biographical profile feature "A Mugg Named Abel Green" by Sidney Carroll, showcasing the history of the famous Variety editor and complete with a large vintage entertainment caricature.5. Barbara Shermund & 1950s Menswear Style Guide (Double-Sided) Front: A historic, full-page watercolor island gag cartoon by trailblazing feminist cartoonist Barbara Shermund. Back: A pristine, graphic menswear advisory layout titled "designs to a T," detailing classic 1950s suit, shirt, and tie pairings against an iconic polka-dot background.
6: Allen Drury & Rudolph de Harak Feature Essay (Double-Sided) Front: The complete October "Esquire Gift Gallery" full-page advertisement showcasing luxury mid-century hunting and outdoor gear, including a Hudson's Bay blanket, Coleman camping stoves, and Abercrombie & Fitch items. Back: The complete vintage political essay "ghosts in government" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Allen Drury, featuring a highly collectible modernist graphic illustration by Swiss International Style pioneer Rudolph de Harak.7. Eldon Dedini Cartoon Page (Single-Sided Art Focus) Front: A beautiful, painterly charcoal/watercolor wash interior magazine cartoon on page 82 by celebrated artist Eldon Dedini (famous for his work in Esquire, The New Yorker, and Playboy).
8: April 1957 Esquire Cover & Lord Calvert Campaign (Double-Sided) Front: The authentic, vibrant April 1957 front cover featuring a hot-air balloon illustration and text credits for James A. Michener's "Travel Bluebook". Back: A highly collectible Lord Calvert "Men of Distinction" whiskey advertisement featuring famous American sculptor Wheeler Williams posing in his art studio.
Condition Details: Good overall vintage condition. Paper shows beautiful, natural age-toning and mild handling wear consistent with authentic magazine tear sheets that are 60 to 80 years old. There may be minor staple nicks or tiny edge tears on the binding margins, but nothing that impacts the frameable artwork. Please review the detailed photos to assess the exact condition of each page.
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