Joan Blondell Magazine Appraisal

True Story Magazine, August 1933 featuring Joan Blondell

This item is an August 1933 issue of 'True Story' magazine, a classic American romance and confession pulp magazine. The cover features a vibrant illustration or photograph of actress Joan Blondell, identifiable by a visible signature 'Joan Blondell' partially obscured by the plastic cover. She is depicted with blonde, wavy hair, blue or green eyes, and a broad, inviting smile, indicative of the glamorous Hollywood era. The cover's background is a warm reddish-orange color with white and blue lettering for the title 'True Story'. Below the main title, the tagline 'TRUTH IS STRANGER THAN FICTION' is present, characteristic of the genre. The upper left corner mentions 'FLYING THROUGH - THE THRILLING TRUE LOVE STORY OF AN ACE BY GENERAL WILLIAM MITCHELL', indicating a featured article. In the upper right corner, the month 'AUGUST' is clearly visible, along with the price '15¢' and text 'MAGADDEN PUBLICATION' identifying the publisher. The lower right corner advertises an article titled 'VACATION MADNESS What Two Fateful Weeks Did to a Girl's Life'. A small logo, possibly an NRA (National Recovery Administration) emblem, is visible in the lower left, placing the magazine squarely in the early 1930s. The magazine appears to be preserved within a clear plastic sleeve, which has some creases and reflections, but generally protects the cover. The edges and corners show some minor wear consistent with an item of its age, such as slight yellowing or softening of the paper, though the colors on the cover remain relatively bright and unfaded. The overall condition, considering its age, appears to be fair to good, primarily due to the protection offered by the sleeve.