An uncommon original copy of Letter-Mag, No. 1, dated August 1939.

Described as “The Miniature Magazine,” it was specially designed to be enclosed inside personal letters. This is the inaugural issue, published immediately before the outbreak of the Second World War.

The miniature booklet contains short quotations, observations, humorous anecdotes and extracts attributed to writers and public figures including G. K. Chesterton, Elbert Hubbard, Sir Max Pemberton, Patrick Balfour, Hamilton Fyfe and others.

The final publishing page states that Letter-Mag was compiled by the editorial staff of Medley (The Pocket Magazine) and issued monthly by:

The Walter Press
Walter House
Strand, London

It was printed by Unwin Brothers Ltd of London and Woking.

The booklet runs to page 15, followed by a publishing and subscription-information page. It measures approximately 113 × 82 mm when closed.

Used vintage condition with fading and mottled discolouration to the green covers, surface marks, edge and corner wear, age-related toning and occasional small spots internally. The metal staples have rusted, with corresponding staining around the centre fold. The booklet remains readable and intact. Please examine all photographs carefully.

An interesting and unusual piece of pre-war British publishing, postal and social-history ephemera.

Not intended for children aged 3 years and under.

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