1939 Cover Yachting Magazine Yacht Ralph Klep Art Motor Boat Pleasure Craft

Please note that this is a cover only!

This is an original 1939 color cover for Yachting magazine, November 1939 illustrated by Ralph Klep.

CONDITION

This 75+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Small crease - bottom left corner. Light scuff - bottom center. No tears. No water damage. Please note that the small white marks in the bottom right corner and top margin are just reflections on the digital image -- they are NOT on the item.

• Product Type: Original Cover; Color
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 x 12.75 inches; 24 x 32 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Ahoy! Permission to come aboard and explore this collection of nautical-themed vintage ads, magazine covers, and prints from 1939-1940.

This piece was illustrated by Klep, Rolf. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Rolf Klep

Rolf Klep (1904-1981) studied at the University of Oregon and eventually founded the Rolf and Alice Klep Collection at the school. Klep worked for Fortune magazine starting in 1935, and also provided artwork for Life magazine and Collier's. Klep founded the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, Oregon.

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