The Canadian Outdoorsman / Outdoor Life #Multiple Issues (May-June 1963 / Nov 1952)
Outdoorsman Publications / Popular Science Publishing • The Canadian Outdoorsman Vol 1 / Outdoor Life Magazine
Writer
Various (Non-fiction outdoor journalists)
Interior Artist
Various (Photographers and technical illustrators)
Cover Artist
Uncredited (likely staff illustrators or photographers)
Publication Date
May/June 1963 and November 1952
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
These are not comic books, but vintage outdoor sports and lifestyle magazines focusing on hunting, fishing, and wilderness survival in North America during the mid-20th century.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine roll/wear, significant corner blunting, surface soiling, and edge wear. The bottom issue shows potential moisture or handling stress on the left edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00 each. Graded: N/A (low interest for grading common vintage periodicals).
Recent Sales
Vintage outdoor magazines from this era typically sell in lots or for nominal single-digit amounts unless featuring rare cover art (e.g., snagging a pulp artist collector).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. These are lifestyle/hobbyist periodicals rather than collectible comic books; the cost of grading exceeds market value.
Notable Features
Includes the 25th-anniversary badge on the Outdoor Life issue; featuring the 'Marguerite' boat on The Canadian Outdoorsman cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic vintage periodicals. Paper yellowing and typography are consistent with mid-century mass-market publishing standards.