{"product_id":"colliers-cover-2","title":"Summer Swing, Collier's Weekly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis September 1937 cover of Collier's captures the carefree spirit of late summer with Ronald McLeod's charming illustration of a young woman on a swing. Her orange shorts and pale blouse pop against the minimal background as she arcs upward, golden hair catching the breeze, a smile of pure joy on her face. The dynamic diagonal composition, with the swing ropes framing her figure, demonstrates McLeod's mastery of creating movement and energy within the static magazine format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover advertises a short story by Damon Runyon, the legendary chronicler of Broadway characters whose distinctive voice would later inspire the musical Guys and Dolls. At just five cents, this issue brought quality fiction and striking illustration into American homes during the tail end of the Depression. The mailing label in the corner offers a tangible connection to its original reader in Long Beach, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful example of American commercial illustration from the golden age of mass-circulation magazines, this piece bridges fine art technique with popular appeal. A standout addition for collectors of vintage Americana or pre-war illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ronald McLeod\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":45053975330931,"sku":"CA7945","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-05-28-11-42-14-01.jpg?v=1779996101","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/colliers-cover-2","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}