HIT! Annual Fall 1954 Mara Corday Cover – Lilly Christine – Yvette Vickers – Bettie Page Nutrix Ads

HIT! Annual Fall 1954  Mara Corday Cover – Lilly Christine – Yvette Vickers – Bettie Page Nutrix Advertisements

Original HIT! Annual, Fall 1954, published by Picture Magazines, Inc., New York. A scarce mid-century pin-up and glamour magazine featuring Mara Corday on the cover and a strong lineup of well-known models and entertainers from the era.

This issue includes a 4-page feature on Lilly Christine, the celebrated burlesque performer known as “The Cat Girl,” as well as a 2-page appearance by actress and model Yvette Vickers.

Additional contents include features and appearances by Lili St. Cyr, Kalantan, Carolyn Forrest, Corinne Christie, Rosario Imperio, and others.

Of particular interest to collectors is the magazine's original period advertising for Bettie Page, including Nutrix Co. advertisements promoting Bettie Page photographs and films — a fascinating piece of 1950s pin-up history.

Highlights:

Fall 1954 issue

Mara Corday cover

Lilly Christine – 4-page feature

Lili St. Cyr – 4-page feature

Yvette Vickers – 2-page appearance

Kalantan – 2 pages

Carolyn Forrest – 2 pages

Original Bettie Page / Nutrix Co. advertising

Vintage pin-up, burlesque and glamour photography

84 pages

Original cover price: 35¢

Published by Picture Magazines, Inc., New York

Printed in the USA

Condition: Good vintage condition for a magazine approximately 72 years old. Cover retains strong color and presents very well overall. General age-related handling, edge and spine wear, with some small creases and other signs of use. Interior pages show expected toning but remain well preserved and highly presentable. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.