True: The Man’s Magazine – December 1948 – Christmas Gift Issue (No Label)
This December 1948 “Christmas Gift Issue” of True: The Man’s Magazine captures the holiday spirit with Tom Lovell’s festive cover and a rich lineup of adventure, reportage, and seasonal features. From Alan Villiers’ sweeping saga of the windjammers to humorous and investigative pieces, this issue reflects the variety and polish that made True a staple of postwar men’s publishing. The magazine is in good condition; the copy pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review all photos carefully to assess its state.
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Table of Contents
Book-Length Feature
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The Last Great Days of Sail — Alan Villiers – p.124
The thrilling story of the old windjammers that turned the annual grain run from Australia to Europe into a true high-seas race.
Adventure
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Butch — James C. Bendrodt – p.32
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What-Is-Its of the Sea — Ivan T. Sanderson – p.38
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How Tough Is Wild Turkey? — Corey Ford – p.42
In the News
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A Horoscope for Ramji Lal — Richard Tregaskis – p.25
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A Street Named Bourbon — Carlton Brown – p.28
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TRUE Goes Christmas Shopping – p.40
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Highway in the Sky — Hans Groenhoff & John DuBarry – p.48
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Double Life of Mr. Hobby – p.99
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What’s New in Casual Wear? – p.99
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What’s New in Men’s Apparel? – p.102
General
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Adventure in Necrolatry — Paul Gallico – p.36
Personalities
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TRUE’s Who: How to Murder Your Friends — Maurice Zolotow – p.46
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The Business of Being Wright — Fred C. Kelly – p.57
Sports
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Happy New Year, Sucker — Stanley Frank – p.54
Science
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The Boy Who Wants a Rifle — Lucian Cary – p.52
Fact Mystery
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The Case of the Telltale Ring — William Burke – p.44
Short Features
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Truely Yours – p.4
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The Editor Speaking – p.10
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Next Month – p.13
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TRUE Goes Christmas Shopping – p.14
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Man to Man Answers – p.16
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The Man Who Swallowed the Whale – p.22
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This Funny Life – p.51
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Strange But True – p.56
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Books for Men – p.58
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Twists – p.106
A superb holiday edition, this issue blends history, humor, adventure, and seasonal shopping guides—an appealing collectible for fans of vintage men’s magazines and mid-century Christmas ephemera.