Latest Song Hits: Leader (Vol. 5, No. 43)
Ephemera, periodical, song lyric booklet • Published by Leader Publishing Co. (Commercial Print Shop/Publisher)
Style & Movement
Art Deco commercial graphic design
Medium & Technique
Letterpress and halftone printing on newsprint or pulp paper
Creation Period
circa 1938
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 9 x 11 inches, vertical rectangular format
Subject Description
Front cover of a popular song lyric magazine featuring listings for 'Goldwyn Follies', 'Sally, Irene and Mary', and Bing Crosby. It includes portraits of Alice Faye or Sonja Henie and Don Ameche, advertising hit songs from radio, stage, and screen.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good
Estimated Market Value
USD 20.00 - USD 45.00
Auction Estimate
USD 15.00 - USD 30.00
Provenance History
Likely mass-circulated newsstand ephemera from the late 1930s; currently in private collection
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of Great Depression-era pop culture and the affordable distribution of music lyrics before the dominance of television; reflects the golden age of Hollywood musicals and radio personality worship.
Notable Features
Mentions songs from 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' and features iconic celebrities like Bing Crosby, providing a specific cultural snapshot of 1938 entertainment.
Condition Issues
Visible yellowing/browning due to high acid content in pulp paper (oxidation), minor edge wear, foxing spots, and light creasing at the corners.
Conservation Recommendations
Store in an acid-free, buffered archival sleeve away from direct UV light to slow the natural degradation of the pulp paper.