Description
A pair of Hobbies magazines dated 14 and 21 February 1931, sold together as one lot. With colourful illustrated covers and pages of practical projects, these two consecutive issues capture the inventiveness of the home workshop, from woodworking and model aircraft to amateur mechanics.
Two illustrated issues
- 14 February 1931: “Make this fine Billiard Table” cover, with an illustrated billiard-table construction article inside. Photographed pages also feature a long-flying tail-less monoplane project, readers’ workshop ideas and a photograph captioned “Campbell’s 280 M.P.H. 1450 H.P. Car”.
- 21 February 1931: electric beam engine cover, advertising a free design sheet, with period tool advertisements among the photographed pages.
Published by Geo. Newnes Ltd., London, these magazines offer an absorbing browse for collectors of vintage publications, model-making enthusiasts and anyone interested in early twentieth-century crafts. The diagrams, typography and workshop advertisements give each issue its own sense of period.
Condition
Age-toned paper with marks, creasing and edge wear, including small tears and losses around some corners and spine edges. Previous ownership stamps or markings are visible at the tops of the covers. These are well-used vintage magazines with plenty of character; please browse all photographs for a closer look at their details and condition.
Please note: Both magazines are included in the price. The covers advertise original design sheets, but their presence has not been confirmed.
Col: A
Hobbies Magazines – Pair – 14 & 21 February 1931
£8.00
Description
A pair of Hobbies magazines dated 14 and 21 February 1931, sold together as one lot. With colourful illustrated covers and pages of practical projects, these two consecutive issues capture the inventiveness of the home workshop, from woodworking and model aircraft to amateur mechanics.
Two illustrated issues
- 14 February 1931: “Make this fine Billiard Table” cover, with an illustrated billiard-table construction article inside. Photographed pages also feature a long-flying tail-less monoplane project, readers’ workshop ideas and a photograph captioned “Campbell’s 280 M.P.H. 1450 H.P. Car”.
- 21 February 1931: electric beam engine cover, advertising a free design sheet, with period tool advertisements among the photographed pages.
Published by Geo. Newnes Ltd., London, these magazines offer an absorbing browse for collectors of vintage publications, model-making enthusiasts and anyone interested in early twentieth-century crafts. The diagrams, typography and workshop advertisements give each issue its own sense of period.
Condition
Age-toned paper with marks, creasing and edge wear, including small tears and losses around some corners and spine edges. Previous ownership stamps or markings are visible at the tops of the covers. These are well-used vintage magazines with plenty of character; please browse all photographs for a closer look at their details and condition.
Please note: Both magazines are included in the price. The covers advertise original design sheets, but their presence has not been confirmed.
Col: A