**ITEM DESCRIPTION:**

Up for sale is a rare, complete, and authentic vintage 1946 Esquire Varga Pin-Up Girl Calendar. This is NOT a modern reproduction—it is a genuine 1940s publication featuring 12 months of stunning iconic cheesecake art by the legendary master Alberto Vargas, paired with verses by Phil Stack.

**ITEM SPECIFICS:**

- **Artist:** Alberto Vargas (Varga Girl)

- **Publisher:** Esquire, Inc., Chicago (Copyright 1945 for the 1946 calendar year)

- **Format:** Hanging wall calendar with original distinct red plastic comb bindings at the top.

- **Dimensions:** Measures approximately 8.5" x 12".

- **Completeness:** 100% complete containing all 12 monthly leaves (January through December) plus the cardboard backing sheet.

**MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS FEATURED:**

- **January Cover:** Iconic blonde pin-up in a star-spangled circus/ballerina outfit with a black top hat.

- **December Cover:** Stunning blonde in an elegant, sheer backless evening gown.

- ...And all other 10 gorgeous monthly pin-up illustrations intact!

**CONDITION DETAILS:**

This calendar is in beautiful, well-preserved vintage condition given its 80+ year age.

- Colors remain incredibly vibrant, crisp, and clean.

- The dual red plastic comb binders are fully intact with no cracked teeth.

- Light, natural age-toning/browning to the paper surfaces and edges as expected for period paper.

- Mild edge-wear, minor thumb creasing from page flipping, and light corner bumps. 

- *Please inspect all 12 photos carefully to confirm binding condition, paper surfaces, and edge quality prior to purchasing.*

**SHIPPING & HANDLING:**

Shipped flat and heavily reinforced between multiple sheets of thick, rigid cardboard. Sent via trackable shipping to guarantee it does not bend, crease, or suffer damage in transit.