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Original vintage JET Magazine dated March 4, 1965, published by Johnson Publishing Company.
This special issue features Nat King Cole (1919–1965) on the cover and extensive coverage following his death, making it a particularly desirable issue for collectors of Nat King Cole memorabilia, vintage JET magazines, African American history and mid-century popular culture.
Featured material visible in this issue includes coverage of Nat King Cole’s life, career, family and memorial, including:
Nat King Cole memorial cover
Coverage of the public response following his death
President Lyndon B. Johnson’s tribute to Cole and his family
Funeral and memorial photographs
Vintage photographs of Nat King Cole and wife Maria
Earlier honeymoon photographs
“Words of the Week” featuring quotations from Nat King Cole
Career retrospective discussing his music, television and film work
Original Raveen Hair & Scalp Conditioner advertisement
Full-page vintage Duke Greaseless Hair Pomade advertisement
Additional period news, entertainment, photographs and advertising throughout
Condition: Original vintage magazine showing normal age-related wear. Cover remains attractive with strong color and presentation. Some light surface/edge wear and normal page toning are visible from age. Interior pages shown appear clean and display nicely.
Please carefully examine all photographs before purchasing. Photos are considered part of the condition description and show the exact magazine you will receive.
A significant collectible issue documenting the immediate remembrance of one of the most important American singers and entertainers of the 20th century.
