Outdoor Life #Not explicitly numbered on cover (Standard Monthly Issue)
Popular Science Publishing Co. • Outdoor Life Magazine (Vintage Series)
Writer
Various (Staff Writers)
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Denver Gillen
Publication Date
December 1948
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A vintage outdoor sports magazine featuring stories on hunting, fishing, and survival. Major featured stories include 'Night of Cruel Cold' and 'New York's Big Bear'. The cover depicts a hunter dealing with a steaming truck radiator in a mountain pass.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0 - 5.0 range)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine wear, blunting of corners, slight discoloration/yellowing of the paper edges, minor creasing on the bottom right corner, and moderate surface scuffing. The cover remains attached but shows age-related shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded: $40 - $70 (Note: This is a vintage magazine, not a standard comic book, which affects market niche)
Recent Sales
Comparable 1940s issues of Outdoor Life in similar condition typically sell for $15 to $30 on secondary auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) as the cost of grading often exceeds the market value of the magazine unless it holds specific historical significance or is in 9.0+ condition.
Notable Features
Features classic 1940s illustrated cover art by Denver Gillen. Includes period-accurate advertisements for sporting goods and automotive products from the post-WWII era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic vintage newsprint and gloss cover stock. Natural foxing/toning present consistent with a late 1940s publication. Staple placement and 25-cent price point are consistent with the era.