Glamor Parade Vol. 1 No. 3 – December 1956 – Sequin Garner Cover – Lilly Christine

Glamor Parade Vol. 1 No. 3 – December 1956 – Sequin Garner Cover – Lilly Christine 

Original Glamor Parade Vol. 1 No. 3, dated December 1956, featuring a striking full-color cover of Sequin Garner. Published bi-monthly by Actual Publishing Company, Inc. of New York and edited by Warren Mansfield, this early issue is a fantastic example of classic 1950s pin-up and glamour publishing.

The colorful cover promotes “Putting a Stripper to Bed,” “Torso Clicks of 1956” and “More of Those Calendar-Size Pin-Ups in Gorgeous Color.”

Inside is a great assortment of mid-century glamour photography, pin-ups, showgirls, humor and short features. Contents include Beauty From the Bayou, Putting a Stripper to Bed, Torso Clicks of 1956!, Weekend With a Showgirl, How to Garner a Cover, Queen of Cats, Royal Beauty, Dream Castle, Dangerous Curves?, Daisy Mae, Discovered—Another Gabor, Sheer Shadow and A Jill Named Jackie.

Also included are two advertised color pin-ups featuring Lilly Christine and Princess Mayhall. Lilly Christine, famously known as “The Cat Girl,” was one of the distinctive burlesque and nightclub performers of the era, adding additional collector interest to this issue.

A terrific original piece of 1950s pin-up, burlesque and glamour culture, with a particularly strong Sequin Garner cover and classic mid-century graphic design.

Condition: Nice vintage condition for its age with expected handling, edge and surface wear from an original 1956 publication. The cover remains bright, colorful and displays extremely well. Interior pages show expected age toning. Please review the photos for condition and details.