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Original LIFE Magazines (1936–2000)
Birthday Gifts & Collectibles
Explore authentic Original LIFE Magazines from 1936–2000, carefully inspected for quality, completeness, and condition. They make memorable gifts for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, client appreciation, and other special occasions — each issue offering a genuine look at the people, events, and culture of its time.
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Select the exact issue you’d like, or simply give us the client’s meaningful date or year and let OLM select one for you. We can include a personalized gift message and ship it directly to your client. Professional gifting options are available for businesses and organizations.
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Every magazine we sell is individually inspected and approved for quality and completeness. We carefully select the issues we offer so customers can purchase an authentic original LIFE® Magazine with confidence.
Featured LIFE Magazines
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LIFE Magazine August 11, 1969
$179.99Cover – Buzz Aldrin on the Moon during Apollo 11. Authentic original LIFE Magazine special edition from August 11 1969. Complete original issue, not a reproduction.Add to cartQuick View -
Add to cartQuick ViewLIFE Magazine February 2, 1962
$59.99LIFE Magazine February 2, 1962 Space Astronaut John GlennAdd to cartQuick View - Add to cartQuick View
LIFE Magazine February 6, 1970
$37.99LIFE Magazine February 6, 1970 Robert RedfordAdd to cartQuick View -
Add to cartQuick ViewLIFE Magazine December 1982
$79.99LIFE Magazine December 1982 Princess DianaAdd to cartQuick View - Read moreQuick View
LIFE Magazine October 23, 1970
$47.99LIFE Magazine October 23, 1970 Muhammad Ali BoxingRead moreQuick View -
Add to cartQuick ViewLIFE Magazine February 1993
$79.99LIFE Magazine February 1993 Once Upon a Time / Twelve Years of Charles & DianaAdd to cartQuick View - Read moreQuick View
LIFE Magazine May 27, 1940
$147.99LIFE Magazine May 27, 1940 Invader German Nazi SoldierRead moreQuick View - Add to cartQuick View
LIFE Magazine September 13, 1968
$179.99LIFE Magazine September 13, 1968 Beatles Biography Part 1Add to cartQuick View
Customer Testimonials
Your LIFE magazines were in even better condition than expected. My folks had fun reminiscing.
Magazines were in even better condition than I expected. Customer service (Jan) was nice to work with. Thanks.
Each and every order from Original LIFE Magazines is an experience in exceptional customer service.
The old LIFE mag I ordered was in great shape and arrived quickly. Thanks
Delivery was very fast; Life mag was in excellent condition for being 68 years old; Packaging was sturdy; I am very pleased and will be back.
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