1904 June Century Magazine Western Number Vol LXVIII No 2 Western US Illustrated
$ 19.46
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1904 June Century Magazine Western Number Vol LXVIII No 2 Western US Illustrated. LXVIII, No. 2. 📅Publication Date: June 1904. Century Magazine “Western Number.”. 📰Title: The Century Magazine – “Western Number”. The magazine retains itsstriking longhorn cover art, with decorative red columns and detailed typography—a fantastic piece for framing or display despite its worn edges. Step back into the American West of 1904 with this original Century Magazine “Western Number.” This special issue showcases in-depth reporting, literature, and artwork focused on Western life, including the often-cited article “The Vitality of Mormonism” and other features on frontier culture and landscape. The magazine retains its striking longhorn cover art, with decorative red columns and detailed typography—a fantastic piece for framing or display despite its worn edges. Inside you’ll find rich black-and-white illustrations, early 20th-century advertising (cocoa, baking powder, pianos, etc.), and a full contents page indicating a wide range of Western travel, history, and commentary. Please note: this is a 120-year-old original, not a reprint. It shows age and use but remains a compelling research and decor piece. Ideal for Western Americana collectors, Mormonism historians, print & advertising enthusiasts, and interior decorators seeking authentic period ephemera. Item Specifics (bullet style with emojis): 📅 Publication Date: June 1904 📰 Title: The Century Magazine – “Western Number” 🔢 Volume/Issue: Vol. LXVIII, No. 2 🏙️ Publisher: The Century Co., New York (Macmillan & Co. London imprint on cover) 🌎 Theme: American West / Western Number, including article on Mormonism 🖼️ Illustrations: Period artwork & engravings throughout 📏 Approx. Size: Large magazine format (about 10¾" x 7½", typical Century size) ⚖️ Language: English 🧾 Notable Content: “The Vitality of Mormonism: A Study of an Irrigated Valley in Utah and Idaho” plus other Western essays & fiction 🧠Era: Edwardian / Turn of the 20th Century 📚 Type: Vintage illustrated literary / current-events magazine Condition: Fair vintage condition. Significant cover and spine wear, including edge chipping, creases, and small tears; spine shows fraying and losses with roughened edges. Cover still attached but binding is fragile; interior pages show age toning, some soiling/handling marks and corner wear. No major writing or coloring noted on a quick inspection; magazine appears complete but not every page has been individually checked—sold as shown. Additional Details: Magazine will be carefully packed flat with protective backing and placed in a plastic sleeve for shipment to help preserve its condition in transit. Excellent candidate for reading, research, or display rather than for high-grade condition collecting. Seller’s note: Please carefully review all photos for the best sense of condition and completeness; this vintage item is sold as found from a private collection and may show age-related wear or minor flaws not individually noted. Keywords (for SEO): Century Magazine Western Number, June 1904 magazine, 1904 Mormonism article, Vitality of Mormonism, Ray Stannard Baker, vintage Western Americana, antique magazine 1900s, Edwardian periodical, early 20th century ads, Royal Baking Powder ad, Postum coffee substitute, illustrated literary magazine, turn of the century New York publisher, Vol LXVIII No 2, collectible old magazine, Western US history ephemera, longhorn cattle cover art.
