Original 1941 Time Magazine Stalin Cover
$149.99
Original 1941 Time Magazine Stalin Cover issue, dated October 27, captures the intense drama of WWII on the eve of the Battle of Moscow. The iconic Stalin cover by Boris Artzybashef. Featuring Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
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This rare 1941 Time Magazine Stalin Cover issue, dated October 27, captures the intense drama of WWII on the eve of the Battle of Moscow. The iconic Stalin cover by Boris Artzybasheff. Featuring Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin with bold caption: “Dictator of the Proletariat – Lenin built it; Hitler broke it. (World War).” Inside, a gripping two-page spread details the Battle of Russia, including an “Appointment in Samara” dispatch, vivid photos of Moscow’s Marshal Plaza and frantic defense preparations, and a strategic map of German advances toward the capital. A full-page Lucky Strike ad showcases vibrant autumn foliage and the slogan “Lucky Strike means fine tobacco,” reflecting wartime American culture.
Priced at fifteen cents, this vintage Time Magazine is in excellent condition for its age, with intact staples, minimal edge wear, and crisp pages. Perfect for collectors of WWII memorabilia, Soviet history, or mid-century advertising. Own a tangible piece of 1941 history as Nazi forces closed in on Moscow and the U.S. edged toward war.
Contents include:
• World War: Stalin’s leadership as the USSR faces Germany’s 1941 invasion
• National Affairs: U.S. war-preparedness coverage weeks before Pearl Harbor
• Science, Letters, The Arts, and Business & Finance sections
• Period advertising and propaganda reflecting pre-U.S. entry wartime sentiment
Notes:
• Original 1941 publication – not a reprint
• Not inspected page-by-page; small tears or marks possible
• Stored in a smoke-free environment
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