Health and Physical Culture, November 1st, 1931 (Vol. 3, No. 11) [The Inside Story of Sydney’s Nude Cult]

Sydney: Health and Physical Culture, 1931.
First Edition.

28cm x 22cm. 52 pages, black and white illustrations. Illustrated saddle-stapled wrappers.

Single issue of the Australian physique journal, combining physical culture with recurring nudist and naturist themes and undercurrents of eugenics. Founded by gym owner Alfred J. Briton, ‘Health and Physical Culture’ was issued monthly from May 1929 to January 1943. This issue with the cover story ‘The Inside Story of Sydney’s Nude Cult’, an interview with J. A. Balfour, founder of the Australian Institute of Gymnosophy. Also articles on opium and sexual freedom.

Minor shelf and handling wear. Previous owner’s name to head of first page, as well as faintly to the front cover, and with their details on one of the order forms (though not clipped). Very Good Condition.

AU$100