Original 1946 Esquire Varga Calendar by Alberto Vargas – COMPLETE with Original Envelope
Offered is an original vintage 1946 Esquire Varga Calendar, featuring the iconic pin-up artwork of renowned illustrator Alberto Vargas.
This example is COMPLETE with all 12 months, January through December 1946, and also includes the scarce original illustrated outer envelope/sleeve, marked:
“The 1946 Esquire Varga Calendar – 25¢”
The outer sleeve is copyright marked © Esquire, Inc., 1945, while the calendar itself is for the complete 1946 year.
Each monthly page features a different full-page color Varga Girl illustration, along with the 1946 monthly calendar and period verse. Artwork is signed/marked “a Varga” on the individual illustrations.
The January page also retains the original period advertising imprint for Paintings by Penners / Verses by Phil Stack, Chicago.
Condition:
Original vintage condition. Calendar is complete with all 12 monthly pages. Pages display expected age toning, scattered spotting/foxing, light staining/soiling and minor edge/handling wear consistent with approximately 80 years of age. Colors and illustrations remain attractive.
Original red binding pieces remain present.
The original outer envelope/sleeve is included but is in considerably worn condition, with substantial edge wear, creasing, tears/splits, losses and deterioration. Please examine photographs carefully for exact condition.
No restoration has been performed.
Includes:
Complete January–December 1946 calendar
12 Alberto Vargas Varga Girl illustrations
Original red binding
Original Esquire illustrated envelope/sleeve
Original 1940s printing — not a modern reproduction
A highly collectible piece of 1940s Esquire, Alberto Vargas, Varga Girl and classic American pin-up memorabilia.
Please review all photographs carefully. The exact calendar and original sleeve pictured are the items you will receive
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