Vintage 1987 Leatherneck Magazine Of Marines Lot Of 8 Vietnam March-November For Sale

Lot of 8 Original 1987 Leatherneck Magazines – Magazine of the MarinesKiller vintage USMC lot: eight original 1987 issues ofLeatherneck, the official Magazine of the Marines published by the Marine Corps Association. These are the real mid-1980s Cold War-era copies with the classic $1.00 cover price. Perfect for Marine veterans, militaria collectors, historians, or anyone who wants authentic Corps history on the shelf.All issues are bagged in clear protective plastic sleeves. They show expected vintage wear (some original mailing labels or price stickers, including a 50¢ sticker on the September issue; a few blacked-out labels). Covers and pages look complete and display-ready from the photos. This is a solid, display-worthy group—not a beat-up reading copy lot.The 8 IssuesMarch 1987
Striking aviation cover featuring VMFA-531 “Grey Ghosts” aircraft (F-4 Phantoms era transitioning toward Hornets) stacked against a dramatic moon/Earth backdrop.
Notable content includes Women Marines history (“A Woman’s Place is in the Ranks”), Guadalcanal/Starvation Island, MCI training series, and Vietnam-era Q&A.
April 1987
Paratrooper drop-zone cover with two open parachutes over an airfield.
Features Airborne Marines at Fort Lee, Sea School, the second part of the MCI “Out of the Dark Ages” series, “El Terremoto” (Nicaragua history), and parade season coverage.
June 1987
Intense close-up cover of a camo-clad Marine in helmet with rifle slung over his shoulder.
Articles on Marine Ace Walsh, combat-zone reporting, Camp Lejeune history, Lady Combat Artist Koczwara, Harry Reeves (record-setting marksman) Part I, and the passing of legendary photographer Lou Lowery.
July 1987
Classic silhouette cover of a Marine standing on a ridge at sunset.
Coverage of major 1987 exercises (Solid Shield ’87, Team Spirit ’87, Stratmobex), Harry Reeves Part II, rugby in the Corps, Waterboo, physical training for Women Marines, and “In the Highest Tradition.”
August 1987
Bright yellow special cover packed with classicSergeant Stony Craigcomic strips (Frank H. Rentfrow and Don L. Dickson). References the “Release Week of May 15, 1939.”
Includes Vietnam 25 Years Ago, leadership changes at the top (Webb, Gray, Sommers), pilgrimage to Iwo Jima, and period cartoons/poetry.
September 1987
Vivid historical illustration of China Marines / Boxer Rebellion era—Marines in period uniforms with a “US” bag, pagoda architecture, and supporting troops.
Strong history package: Marines in the Boxer Rebellion, “Boxer Rebellion: Putting it Together,” Harrier II night attack, MAG-49, Marine Detachment USSForrestal, and reserve CAX 7-87.
October 1987
Powerful battleship cover showing Marines on the deck of USSIowa(big guns prominent).
Features the Marine Detachment aboard USSIowa, School of Infantry, Solar Flare reserve integration, WW II Eskimo Marine Reed, and pistol shooting coverage.
November 1987
Marine Corps Birthday issue celebrating the 212th anniversary (1775–1987). Fun cartoon cover of a little Marine in the rain with “HAPPY 212TH.”
Typical birthday-issue mix of history, tradition, and Corps news plus “Gray Eagle” aviation content.Extra Vintage Goodies IncludedThe lot also contains original 1980s advertising inserts and promotional pieces that came with these magazines: Avis “Red Hot” $30 rental ads, Marine Corps Association / Scholarship Foundation watch and grandfather-clock promotions, USMC Silver Medallion order forms (Semper Fi / Iwo Jima designs, $29.95 member pricing), and a striking “We put in all the elements of support and take out all the elements of surprise” defense/logistics ad.These magazines capture the Corps right in the late Cold War—aviation transitions, big-deck Navy-Marine teaming, historical retrospectives, training, and the everyday life of Leathernecks. Hard to find a clean 8-issue 1987 run like this.Great for a man-cave wall, veteran gift, or serious USMC collection. Message with any questions—happy to add more photos or details. Semper Fi.