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Up for sale is an incredibly rare, exceptionally well-preserved copy of TV Junior Magazine from September 1959, specifically the Minnesota regional edition. Finding children\'s promotional magazines from this era completely intact is a true scarcity—most were colored in, cut up, or heavily damaged by their original young owners.
This specific copy has survived for over 65 years in remarkable condition, with all activity and coloring pages completely blank, uncut, and unmarked.
Condition Highlights:
• Activities: Pristine. The \"Indian Magic Wheel\" craft page is uncut. The \"Follow the Dots,\" \"Goofy or Not Goofy\" quiz, and coloring pages have absolutely no crayon, pencil, or ink markings.
• Spine & Binding: Tight and intact. Minor, expected age-related shelf wear around the original staples, but absolutely no loose pages.
• Pages: Clean with crisp edges, showcasing bright vintage orange and black ink accents. Minimal, uniform paper toning.
• Covers: Vibrant front cover • featuring The Rifleman, Fury, and Sky King. The back cover features a beautiful, clean advertisement for the Annie Oakley show on local station KSTP Channel 5.
Featured Content & Niche Cross-Collectibility:
This issue is an absolute goldmine for classic Western TV buffs and Twin Cities television history enthusiasts, featuring:
• National TV Icons: The Rifleman (Chuck Connors), Fury (Peter Graves & Bobby Diamond), Sky King, and Shirley Temple\'s Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.
• Minnesota Local TV Legends: Full-page features on KMSP Star Dave Lee, KSTP-TV Channel 5’s T.N. Tatters (Clown), and KMSP TV-9’s Pegge and Dave (Kartoontime at Noontime).
• Vintage Advertising: Includes a rare inner ad for Popeye Vitamin Pops.
Please review the high-resolution photos provided to evaluate the exact condition for yourself. The magazine will be shipped securely in a protective sleeve with a rigid cardboard backing to prevent bending during transit.Don\'t miss the chance to add this exceptionally clean, localized piece of 1950s pop culture history to your collection!
