Life Magazine 50th Anniversary Issue Fall 1986 Appraisal

Life Magazine - 50th Anniversary Issue, Fall 1986

This is a Life magazine from Fall 1986, priced at $3.95, celebrating 50 years of publication with a 'Special Anniversary Issue' banner. The cover is a composite of various iconic images from its history: a child shushing, Muhammad Ali, the Statue of Liberty, JFK and Jackie Kennedy, the Apollo 11 moon landing (presumably Buzz Aldrin), Marilyn Monroe on a swing, Winston Churchill, two figures (possibly from a movie or fashion), an Afghan Hound, and another dog, all overlaid on a backdrop resembling historical events or backdrops associated with the magazine's coverage. The large red numbers '50' dominate the center, with 'YEARS' printed below. The overall color scheme of the cover is a warm sepia tone for the background and collaged images, with the Life logo in bold white and the anniversary text in red and yellow. There appears to be a mailing label on the bottom left corner of the cover, partially obscuring some of the imagery. The magazine shows some signs of wear, including slight creasing or bending at the corners, consistent with age and typical handling. The spine is not visible to assess its condition. The quality of the printing appears standard for a magazine of this era. A barcode is visible at the bottom right of the cover.