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# Life Magazine, July 26, 1883 This is the cover of *Life* magazine's second volume, number 30. The large decorative letters "LIFE" dominate the center, framed by ornate Victorian-era artwork. The illustration features classical and allegorical figures—including cherubs, angelic beings, and what appears to be a winged figure on the right—set against a dramatic landscape with water and distant structures. The overall composition is elaborate and artistic rather than directly satirical. The decorative border and mythological imagery suggest *Life* positioned itself as a publication of cultural sophistication. The cover emphasizes the magazine's Thursday publication schedule and ten-cent price point. Publication details appear at bottom: "Life Office, 1155 Broadway, New York."
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