1885 Cover LIFE Confectioner Parlor Candy Clergy Funny - ORIGINAL LF2

This is an original 1885 black and white cover for LIFE magazine illustrated by F. J. Willson and featuring a young lady asking for a clergy discount due to her engagement to a theology student. This humorous cover from August 13, 1885 is intricately designed with the classic LIFE motifs of cherub babies, an old angel playing violin, and the plaques reading society, literature, politics, and drama-- illustrated by J. A. Mitchell.

CONDITION

This 126+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Moderate scuff - left side. No tears. No water damage. This cover has some light writing in the margins and general light blemishes throughout which is common for magazine covers of this age.

• Product Type: Original Cover; Black & White / Grayscale
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 10.5 inches; 20 x 27 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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