Vintage Magazine Ads and Covers – A Nostalgic’s Dream

We aren’t ashamed to say we are nostalgics. The crackle as a needle hits a record before an old song starts up, the smell of a recipe only grandma could perfect, we search out anything to transport us in time. We are also aficionados of the great art and illustrations that were so prevalent in the early days of print advertising. So over many years and many hours we amassed a collection of vintage magazine ads and covers that spoke to both the artist and nostalgic in us. And while we would love to save them all to browse whenever we are dreaming of the past, there are just too many to not share. With over a thousand to choose from it is impossible to pick a favorite. Some days its the ubiquitous illustrations of Norman Rockwell, other days its J.C. Leyendecker or N.C. Wyeth. Then there are times when we are looking for the classic styles of a specific publication such as The Saturday Evening Post, Collier’s, Good Housekeeping or Life Magazine.

Whatever you long for from the past, we are sure we have just the item to elicit those memories every time you look at it. And with our low prices, there will be plenty left over for the perfect frame or mounting. See a few of our favorites below, or browse the entire collection here.

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE AD/ 1945 MACK TRUCK AD illustrator- Peter Helck" style='min-width: 100px;'> Click for larger image

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE AD/ 1945 MACK TRUCK AD illustrator- Peter Helck Art "How many dollars...", color art by Peter Helck. 10 x 13", very good. Please note: The image shown is a scan of the actual product you are purchasing. What you see is what you get. The sheet may have some imperfections beyond the cropped area shown. You are buying this page only - not the entire magazine. Your order will be placed carefully between stiff paper and an acetate overlay, then packed in a rigid cardboard sleeve to prevent bending. Shipping is free and we will email a delivery conformation when your order is shipped. Record # 414523 Price: $13.00 Quantity:

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE COVER/ SATURDAY EVENING POST - MAY 11 1940 Leyendecker (Illust.), J.C., Illust. by: J.C. Leyendecker" style='min-width: 100px;'> Click for larger image

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE COVER/ SATURDAY EVENING POST - MAY 11 1940 Leyendecker (Illust.), J.C., Illust. by: J.C. Leyendecker 1940, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Boy beating rug, art by J.C. Leyendecker. 10 1/4 X 13 1/2", very good. Record # 413495 Price: $19.00 (Regular Price: $19.00) Quantity:

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE COVER/ SATURDAY EVENING POST - JUNE 16 1945 Dohanos (Illust.), Stevan, Illust. by: Stevan Dohanos" style='min-width: 100px;'> Click for larger image

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE COVER/ SATURDAY EVENING POST - JUNE 16 1945 Dohanos (Illust.), Stevan, Illust. by: Stevan Dohanos 1945, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Decorating the wedding cake, art by Stevan Dohanos. 10.5 x 13.5", very good. Record # 413682 Price: $13.00 (Regular Price: $13.00) Quantity:

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE AD/ 1901 IVORY SOAP AD illustrator- Jessie Wilcox Smith" style='min-width: 100px;'> Click for larger image

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE AD/ 1901 IVORY SOAP AD illustrator- Jessie Wilcox Smith Art "Care and precision are the characteristics"..., b&w art of mother washing daughter's face by Jessie Wilcox Smith. 11 x 14", very good. Please note: The image shown is a scan of the actual product you are purchasing. What you see is what you get. The sheet may have some imperfections beyond the cropped area shown. You are buying this page only - not the entire magazine. Your order will be placed carefully between stiff paper and an acetate overlay, then packed in a rigid cardboard sleeve to prevent bending. Shipping is free and we will email a delivery conformation when your order is shipped. Record # 414015 Price: $50.00 Quantity:

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE COVER/ LIFE - MAY 4 1911 Flagg (Illust.), James Montgomery, Illust. by: James Montgomery Flagg" style='min-width: 100px;'> Click for larger image

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE COVER/ LIFE - MAY 4 1911 Flagg (Illust.), James Montgomery, Illust. by: James Montgomery Flagg 1911, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Commuter's Number, art by James Montgomery Flagg. 9 x 11", very good. Record # 413632 Price: $13.00 (Regular Price: $13.00) Quantity:

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE AD/ 1929 HEINZ KETCHUP AD illustrator- Rene Clarke" style='min-width: 100px;'> Click for larger image

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE AD/ 1929 HEINZ KETCHUP AD illustrator- Rene Clarke Art "The largest selling ketchup...", color art by Rene Clarke.10 x 13", very good. Please note: The image shown is a scan of the actual product you are purchasing. What you see is what you get. The sheet may have some imperfections beyond the cropped area shown. You are buying this page only - not the entire magazine. Your order will be placed carefully between stiff paper and an acetate overlay, then packed in a rigid cardboard sleeve to prevent bending. Shipping is free and we will email a delivery conformation when your order is shipped. Record # 414487 Price: $13.00 This item is no longer available. Sorry

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE AD/ 1937 ARROW SHIRT AD illustrator- James Williamson" style='min-width: 100px;'> Click for larger image

ORIG VINTAGE MAGAZINE AD/ 1937 ARROW SHIRT AD illustrator- James Williamson Art "This world championship is in the bag", color art by James Williamson. 10 x 13", very good. Please note: The image shown is a scan of the actual product you are purchasing. What you see is what you get. The sheet may have some imperfections beyond the cropped area shown. You are buying this page only - not the entire magazine. Your order will be placed carefully between stiff paper and an acetate overlay, then packed in a rigid cardboard sleeve to prevent bending. Shipping is free and we will email a delivery conformation when your order is shipped. Record # 414496 Price: $13.00 Quantity: