An original, vintage August 6, 1945 edition of LIFE Magazine. This historical issue is explicitly designated along the bottom border as an "Overseas Edition for Armed Forces," a special publication format distributed to military personnel serving abroad during the closing days of World War II. The iconic red-banded cover features a black-and-white photograph depicting children playing or working with sails, labeled "Junior Sailors." The magazine is protected inside a clear plastic sleeve and showcases age-appropriate wear and toning along the edges, making it a compelling piece of mid-20th-century media and militaria ephemera.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches

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