It features a close-up photograph of a dam bursting on its cover and contains some of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century, including Margaret Bourke-White's famous image of the Fort Peck Dam in Montana.
This first issue is highly sought after by collectors, and copies in good condition can sell for thousands of dollars. In 2017, a copy of the first LIFE Magazine sold for a record-breaking $103,000.
Here are some of the features of the first LIFE Magazine:
* Cover photo: Margaret Bourke-White's photograph of the Fort Peck Dam in Montana.
* Inside photos: Photos of the Hindenburg disaster, the Spanish Civil War, the Depression, and other major events of the 1930s.
* Articles: Articles on a variety of topics, including the New Deal, the rise of fascism, and the latest in science and technology.
* Advertising: Advertisements for products such as Lucky Strike cigarettes, Coca-Cola, and Ford automobiles.
The first LIFE Magazine is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the United States and the world in the 1930s. It is a must-have for any collector of American history or journalism.