October 1910 issue of St. Nicholas Illustrated Magazine for Boys and Girls. Published by The Century Co

October 1910 issue of St. Nicholas Illustrated Magazine for Boys and Girls. Published by The Century Co., this edition stands out for its focus on both boys and girls, offering a wide range of content, including stories, articles, and artwork. The cover features an illustration of children picking apples, reflecting the magazine's commitment to engaging young readers through visually appealing artwork. This issue includes a notable article on football by E.H. Coy with new rules written by the legendary Walter Camp, often referred to as the "Father of American Football."

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• Editor: Mary Mapes Dodge was no longer the editor by this time, but her influence on the magazine remained.
• The October issue contains a special feature on football, written by E.H. Coy, with new rules set by Walter Camp, making this issue particularly appealing to collectors of sports memorabilia or history.
• The beautiful cover art complements the high-quality illustrations throughout the magazine, making it a desirable item for collectors of early 20th-century children’s literature.