Here’s a look at some beautiful covers of science fiction magazines, which were popular in the early and mid 20th century. Later they would be replaced in popularity by books, television and film, but for a time, this was where you could get your science fiction stories.
Amazing Stories, 1926. This was the first magazine dedicated to sci-fi stories.
Astounding Stories, September 1934
American Science Fiction Magazine: Nine worlds West by Paul W. Fairman 1953
Common Time, 1955. An Australian SciFi mag which featured a series of stories from popular American magazines. Cover art by Stanley Pitt. Available here.
Astounding Stories Magazine July 1935. Usually available on eBay
September 1936 Astounding Stories magazine.
Amazing Stories, February 1948 available on eBay
