Title: 1945 Shipstads & Johnson Ice Follies Program – WWII Era Souvenir with War Bonds Back Cover
Description:
Add a genuinely dual-interest piece of 1945 wartime ephemera to your collection with this original Shipstads & Johnson Ice Follies souvenir program. The front cover features the iconic 1945 Ice Follies skater illustration on a rich maroon textured background. What makes this issue especially notable is the back cover — a striking "Keep 'Em Flying, Buy U.S. War Bonds and Stamps" advertisement featuring U.S. Navy fighter planes in flight above the clouds. This single program captures both the entertainment culture and the home-front war effort messaging of 1945 America, making it appealing to ice skating historians, WWII militaria collectors, and vintage advertising collectors alike.
Product Specifications:
- Company: Shipstads & Johnson Ice Follies
- Year: 1945
- Item Type: Official Souvenir Program / Magazine
- Format: Softcover, staple-bound
- Notable Feature: Back cover WWII "Keep 'Em Flying" War Bonds advertisement featuring U.S. Navy fighter aircraft
Detailed Condition & Flaw Report:
This vintage paper item is sold as-is and shows clear signs of age and handling. Please review the following structural details before purchasing:
- Overall Condition: This 80+ year old paper program is in good Used Condition.
- Spine & Binding: The spine fold shows visible stress cracking with light paper splitting at the top and bottom ends. The original binding staples show oxidation consistent with age, but all pages remain securely attached.
- Cover Wear: Both covers show handling creases, soft corner folds, surface scuffing, and minor ink rubbing from age and storage.
- Edges & Corners: Outer margins show light edge fraying, minor nicks, and corner softening typical of wartime paper stock.
- Interior Pages: Uniform vintage age-toning and yellowing throughout. Text and photographs remain complete and readable, with occasional light smudging or small corner folds.
- Back Cover: The War Bonds advertisement remains fully legible and vibrant, with only light age-darkening and surface wear consistent with the rest of the piece.
- Photo Reminder: Please examine all high-resolution listing photos closely to verify the exact spine condition, cover creases, and edge wear before purchasing.
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Archival-Safe Protection: Mid-century paper programs are highly prone to edge nicks, rolling, or folding if improperly packaged. To protect your investment, this 1945 Ice Follies program will be safely enclosed in a protective sleeve, placed between heavy cardboard reinforcement panels, and shipped inside a clean, rigid, crush-resistant box to ensure it arrives flat.
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Tracked Delivery: All orders are securely packed and shipped promptly with tracking numbers sent directly to you via email.
