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Original LIFE Magazine — September 8, 1947
Own an authentic original issue of LIFE Magazine from September 8, 1947, featuring Lady Sarah Fitzalan-Howard, daughter of the Duke of Norfolk, on the cover. The issue offers a fascinating look at postwar British society along with major news, photography, movies, science and culture from 1947.
Cover Subject: Lady Sarah Fitzalan-Howard, daughter of the Duke of Norfolk
Inside This Issue:
- English society and LIFE’s look at Britain’s upper class
- Independence celebrations in India and Pakistan
- Margaret Truman singing in public
- Boy Scout World Jamboree in France
- Photographic essay on the Grand Canyon
- Marseille — “The Toughest City West of Suez”
- The movie Frieda
- Hollywood personalities and entertainment
- Science feature on “The Silent Room”
Completeness: Complete original issue with vintage editorial content, historic photography and period advertising.
Perfect For: British history collectors, royal and aristocracy enthusiasts, 1940s history collectors, vintage magazine collectors and memorable birthday or anniversary gifts.
Original LIFE Magazines are authentic issues published between 1936 and 2000.
Pg… 29 The Week’s Events: The American Legion Marches On
Pg… 36 The Week’s Events: Editorial: Britain Needs Help Again
Pg… 37 The Week’s Events: Jewish Refugees Deface British Flag
Pg… 38 The Week’s Events: Independence Day Comes to Pakistan and India
Pg… 42 The Week’s Events: Margaret Truman Sings in Public
Pg… 47 The Week’s Events: Scout Jamboree is Held in France
Pg… 53 The Week’s Events: Rancher Makes His Own Rain
Pg… 108 Fiction: “The Great Footrace,” by Ross Lockridge Jr.
Pg… 74 Photographic Essays: The Grand Canyon
Pg… 103 Photographic Essays: The Toughest City West of Suez
Pg… 59 Business: The T. P. & W. Makes a Comeback
Pg… 67 Movies: “Frieda”
Pg… 89 Movies: Hollywood Girls Make News
Pg… 96 Radio: Repair–It–Yourself Radio
Pg… 101 Art: Neglected Genius
Pg… 128 Science: The Silent Room
Pg… 9 Other Departments: Letters to the Editors
Pg… 22 Other Departments: Speaking of Pictures: Underwoods Leave Historic Picture Collection
Pg… 133 Other Departments: LIFE’s Party: A Look at English Society
