{"title":"Leslie's Weekly","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeslie's Weekly ran from 1855 to 1922, and at its peak it was one of the most widely read illustrated news magazines in America. It came into its own during the Spanish-American War, when its artists shipped out alongside correspondents to document a conflict the public was hungry to follow. That tradition of ambitious illustration attracted serious talent, including a young Norman Rockwell in the magazine's later years. The period originals here come from across that run.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"norman-rockwell-illustration","title":"Norman Rockwell- Vintage Illustration","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming Norman Rockwell illustration from Leslie's Weekly captures a quintessential American moment during the Great War. A young doughboy, pipe clenched between his teeth and sporting a French Adrian helmet, beams with joy as he unpacks a care package from home. Socks held aloft like a trophy, the soldier's happiness radiates from Rockwell's masterful rendering of his ruddy, grinning face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe details tell the story of connection across an ocean: boxing gloves, a baseball, books, and holly-wrapped Christmas parcels spill from the box addressed to 'Private Sammy Smith, American Army, Somewhere in France.' Behind him, a hand-painted sign reading 'Hotel Ritz' adds the sardonic humor soldiers used to cope with trench conditions. Rockwell, just twenty-three when he created this piece, already demonstrates his uncanny ability to find universal emotion in everyday American moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA touching document of the home front's support for its boys overseas, this illustration resonates with the same warmth and optimism that would define Rockwell's legendary career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44625766613107,"sku":"IL7157","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-02-12-49-35-01.jpg?v=1775160336"},{"product_id":"uncle-sam-is-ready-leslies-weekly","title":"Uncle Sam Is Ready, Leslie's Weekly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cover from Leslie's Weekly captures a pivotal moment in American history, published just one month after the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor. Uncle Sam, rendered with confident authority, tests the edge of his cutlass against his thumb, embodying the nation's readiness for conflict. Behind him, a massive cannon and stacked ordnance reinforce the message: America stands prepared.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe illustration appeared during the height of war fever that would soon erupt into the Spanish-American War. Leslie's Weekly, one of the era's most influential illustrated news magazines, helped shape public opinion through powerful visual journalism. The sepia-toned image combines symbolic patriotism with military realism, speaking directly to readers who were following events in Cuba with intense interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling piece of American political ephemera that bridges journalism and propaganda. This cover offers collectors a window into the moment when America pivoted toward becoming a global power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.75\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Some covers may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44912056664179,"sku":"CA7591","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-30-12-08-10-01.jpg?v=1777576644"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/collections\/leslies-weekly.oembed","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}