Collecting TV Guides has become quite popular with many collector of paper and ephemera. The first National issue of TV Guide was published on April 3, 1953. The cover had a photo of Lucy and Desi's newborn son along with an inset of Lucille Ball. That issue books for $1950.00. Any cover with Lucy is usually valued higher than most other issues of TV Guide.
The celebrity on the cover dictates the value of most the magazines. The more popular the star, the higher the value placed on the issue. Many collectors concentrate on a particular star; although there are some who are tying to collect every issue.
There is a relatively new book out for people who have an interest in collecting TV Guides. TV Guide Celebrating An Icon. The book has photos of every TV Guide published up to October 2005 along with a price guide.
Many of these old issues can be found on my website. I have fun things like September 16, 1978 issue with the original cast of Battlestar Galactica, Al Hirschfeld illustrated covers and many more.
Visit the website at: The Paper Trail
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