{"product_id":"lot-of-six-popular-mechanics-magazines-janjun-1960-vintage-diy-science-issues","title":"Lot of Six Popular Mechanics Magazines Jan–Jun 1960, Vintage DIY \u0026 Science Issues","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eExplore mid-century ingenuity with this lot of six \u003cstrong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"138\"\u003ePopular Mechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e magazines from January through June 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eEach paperbound issue is packed with home-build projects, automotive features, and science stories that capture the optimism and innovation of 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staple-bound paperback magazines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9″ × 6″ × 0.2″ (228 × 152 × 5 mm) each (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 issues (January, February, March, April, May, June 1960)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"571\"\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 150–180 pages per issue (total ~1,000 pages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre: \u003c\/strong\u003eDIY \u0026amp; How-To \/ Home Improvement Science \u0026amp; Technology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eCover Price (Vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e $0.35 each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"718\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Popular Mechanics Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to moderate shelf wear across all six issues. Faint spine creasing, a few small corner bumps, and slight edge nicking. Colours remain vibrant, and cover text is fully legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eCorners\/Edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle corner rounding; some small dog-ears on select issues. Page edges show uniform age-toning (light golden patina).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e All interior pages are present, intact, and free of tears. Pages exhibit consistent light cream toning—no stains, major foxing, or writing found. Ads and illustrations remain crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staples are secure in every issue; all pages hold firmly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good vintage condition—solid collectibility for display, research, or nostalgic reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eAbout Popular Mechanics:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eSince 1902, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003ePopular Mechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e has delivered “written so you can understand it”—bridging the gap between technical know-how and everyday creativity. 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