Arizona Travel Magazine Appraisal

Arizona Highways Magazine, September 1964 Issue

This is a vintage edition of ‘Arizona Highways’ magazine, dated September 1964. The cover prominently features a high-quality color photograph of a Navajo weaver engaged in her craft on a traditional upright loom, titled ‘Modern Navajo Weaving.’ The woman is depicted wearing a purple velvet-style top and a silver-and-turquoise concho belt, underscoring the cultural focus of the issue. The physical construction is a standard softbound periodical format from the mid-20th century, utilizing glossy paper for the cover and likely a combination of matte and glossy stock internally. The cover art is framed by a distinctive teal-green border with an abstract, mottled gold/copper pattern reminiscent of oxidized turquoise or desert stone. The publication price is noted as 'FIFTY CENTS.' Visible condition issues include significant edge wear, particularly along the right side and top corners where the paper is chipped and white undersurface is exposed. There appears to be some creasing along the spine and minor surface scuffs. The colors remain vibrant, indicating the item was likely stored away from direct sunlight. This magazine is a classic example of Southwestern Americana publishing, highly regarded for its photography and cultural documentation during the mid-century period.