An original April 1937 issue of Harper’s Bazaar, complete with all 198 pages and its A. M. Cassandre cover for “Spring Fashions • The Bride.”
The bridal and spring theme continues through editorials on Pink Brides, Pearls of Little Price, spring hats, jewelry, lace, evening dress, and the season’s new coats and suits. Designer coverage includes Vionnet’s Empire Line, Molyneux and Mainbocher, and Lelong and Paquin.
The issue also contains photography by Man Ray and features on modern design, art, travel, food, and country-house life. Carmel Snow was editor and Alexey Brodovitch art director, placing the magazine within one of Harper’s Bazaar’s most influential creative periods.
Details
- Publication: Harper’s Bazaar
- Issue: April 1937
- Issue number: 2694
- Theme: Spring Fashions • The Bride
- Pages: 198, complete
- Size: 13 × 9.75 inches
- Cover artist: A. M. Cassandre
- Editor: Carmel Snow
- Art director: Alexey Brodovitch
- Condition grade: Good
Condition
Complete, with all 198 pages present and a tight binding. Light water damage affects the bottom edge, with minor staining and waviness throughout the pages. Additional wear includes some foxing and light bruising at the bottom of the spine cover. The interior pages remain intact and in good shape. No other damage noted. No mildew or objectionable odor. Please review all photographs; you will receive the exact magazine shown.
Magazine & Book Grading Standards
You will receive the exact magazine or book pictured on the product page. Any notable issues or imperfections are clearly listed in the description for the specific copy shown.
Due to age, minor imperfections are to be expected. These are pre-owned vintage items. The assigned grade provides an overall condition summary and should be considered together with the item-specific description and photographs.
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Excellent
Top grade. Well-preserved and clean, as close to new as possible. All pages are present with no cutouts. Covers are clean and the binding is strong. Minor age-related yellowing may occur and is considered normal. Any noticeable issues, such as small stains or tears, will be noted.
Very Good
Complete and clean, with light age-related wear. Minor wear to the cover, edges, or spine may be present. The binding remains secure. Any significant condition issues will be disclosed.
Good
Complete copy with visible wear. Covers may show staining, folds, edge wear, or tears. The binding may be loose but remains intact. Any major flaws will be noted.
Acceptable
Heavily worn or well-read copy with substantial visible wear. It may have a detached or damaged cover, loose pages, significant staining, tears, edge loss, cutouts, missing pages, or library markings. The binding may be compromised, and the item may be incomplete. All known significant flaws will be clearly disclosed.