• January through December • Full calendar year documentation • Collectible complete year set
1928 — 8 Issues:
• February, March, April (×2), June, July, September, October, December
1929 — 6 Issues:
• January, April, May, June, October, November
TOTAL: Approximately 29 Booklets
ABOUT "THE SHARD" PERIODICAL:
• Vintage booklet/magazine format • Published during the late 1920s-early 1930s era • Historical documentation of period topics, trends, and commentary • Each issue offers snapshot of era's culture, events, and perspectives • Ephemeral publication — increasingly rare to find surviving copies • Research value for historians and period enthusiasts
Condition:
Vintage 1928-1930 condition throughout. Booklets show expected age: light wear, edge aging, minor creasing, foxing consistent with 90+ year old publications. All are readable and collectible. Some show heavier wear, others are in better condition — see photos for specifics. Binding varies by issue. A wonderful example of period ephemera that has survived.
Why This Collection Is Special:
✓ Complete 1930 year - Full 12-month run is valuable for researchers ✓ Rare ephemera - Vintage periodicals rarely survive in collections ✓ Historical documentation - Windows into late 1920s-early 1930s society ✓ Research material - Valuable for historians, students, academics ✓ Diverse coverage - Multiple years and issues show evolution of publication ✓ Collectible quantity - 29 booklets represent substantial collection ✓ Americana ephemera - Growing collector market for vintage periodicals ✓ Display-worthy - Beautiful vintage typography and design aesthetics ✓ Preserved history - Original primary source documentation
Perfect For:
• Vintage periodical collectors • Ephemera enthusiasts • History researchers & students • Historians & academics • 1920s-1930s Americana collectors • Antique dealers & resellers • Library collections • Museum professionals • Local/regional history buffs • Design & typography historians • Nostalgia collectors • Genealogy researchers (period context)
Key Collector Appeals:
🔴 Complete 1930 year - Full 12-month set increases collector value significantly 🔴 Multi-year coverage - Documents changes across three consecutive years 🔴 Rarity factor - Vintage periodicals rarely survive in quantity 🔴 Research goldmine - Primary source material for historians & students 🔴 Substantial collection - 29 booklets shows serious collecting effort 🔴 Vintage authenticity - Original publications, not reproductions 🔴 Display quality - Attractive vintage design and typography 🔴 Growing market - Ephemera collecting is increasingly popular
