Lot of six original 1950 Blue Book Magazine wraparound covers only. Magazines are NOT included. These are the complete front, spine, and back covers removed from the magazines. Features artwork from the popular "These United States" historical series illustrated by John Fulton, Benton Clark, and Maurice Bower. Excellent display pieces for collectors of vintage pulp magazines, American history, and illustration art.
May 1950, These United States - XL West Virginia by John Fulton This historical slice of life celebrates the 1861–1863 process where eligible soldiers and citizens voted to create the new state of West Virginia, breaking away from Confederate Virginia.
June 1950, These United States - XLI - Nebraska, by Benton Clark Native American warriors Pawnee or Sioux tribes of the Nebraska Great Plains Aiming at a Paddle-Wheel Steamboat
July 1950, These United States - XLII North Carolina by John Fulton, Revolutionary War-era British military encampment and supply operation, with mounted officers, wagon trains, artillery, and troops loading boats along the North Carolina coast.
August 1950, These United States - XLIII - Michigan by Maurice Bower, British frontier fort in Michigan, with British redcoats defending a wooden stockade against Native American warriors. The scene represents Michigan's turbulent colonial frontier history and is believed to be inspired by the struggles surrounding Fort Michilimackinac.
September 1950, These United States - XLIV - Arkansas by Maurice Bower, French explorer Henri de Tonti traveling the Arkansas River with members of the Quapaw Nation around 1686.
November 1950, These United States - XLVI - Rhode Island by John Fulton Roger Williams meeting with the Narragansett Indians in 1636, symbolizing the founding of Providence and Rhode Island through peaceful negotiation and the purchase of land from the Narragansett sachems. A beautiful historical illustration celebrating Rhode Island's beginnings and the ideals of religious liberty.