Description
Discover a fascinating piece of history with this vintage magazine: Collier's Magazine, December 25, 1948, Vol 122 #26. This issue delves into the intriguing world of American aviation, capturing a transformative era in U.S. history. As the country soared into the jet age, this magazine offers rare insights and stories that reflect the enthusiasm and optimism of post-war America.
Significant highlights of this issue include:
- In-depth articles on the advancements in aviation technology.
- Engaging illustrations and photographs that bring the stories to life.
This particular issue is not just a collection of articles; it is a collectible treasure for enthusiasts of vintage magazines and aviation history. The cover art and featured stories provide a glimpse into the innovations that shaped modern air travel.
Condition-wise, this magazine is in excellent condition, showcasing only light wear typical for its age. Such quality enhances its desirability among collectors, making it a perfect addition to your vintage magazine collection.
Whether you're a history buff, an aviation enthusiast, or simply a collector of vintage magazines, this December 1948 issue of Collier's Magazine is a must-have. Its cultural significance, combined with its remarkable condition, makes it a noteworthy find that you won’t want to miss.
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Embrace history with this collectible piece of literature that tells the story of America's journey through aviation. Add this vintage magazine to your collection today!
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
Articles
- How Truman Did It — Charles G. Ross
- The Barbizon—For Women Only — Harmon and Elsie Tupper
- Dogs Are Big Business — Dickson Hartwell with Leon F. Whitney, D.V.M.
- I Saw the Reds Taste Freedom — Col. Robert Bishop
- How to Give Money Away — Lester Velie
- My Life in a Cooking School — Stanley Frank
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Short Stories
- You Can’t Win ’Em All! — Margaret Chase
- Girl with a Horse for Sale — William Brandon
- The Miracle of Tepayac — John Steinbeck
- Make Something Happen (Collier’s Short Short) (The Star Story) — Eve Merriam
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Serial
- Passage to Panama (Part 6 of seven parts) — Robert Carson
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Aviation Features
- My Story of the Wright Brothers — Charles E. Taylor as told to Robert S. Ball
- Cavalcade of Transportation
- The Collier Trophy — Frederick R. Neely
- For Flight Beyond the Speed of Sound
- Diary of the First Flight
- Our Aerial Arsenal
- The World the Kitty Hawk Made — Lester D. Gardner
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Features
- The Week’s Mail — from our readers
- Keep Up with the World — Freling Foster
- The Week’s Work — Ted Shane
- Face the U.S.A., No. 1—Niagara Falls — Hank Ketcham
- The Jolly Season — Bill Fay
- Inside Sports — Harry Henderson and Sam Shaw
- Basketball — John Ruge
- Clancy — James Francis Cooke
- Christmas Lullaby — Charlotte Adams
- Food for Christmas Thought
- Verse
- Ho, Sweet Home — Stanley and Janice Berenstain
- Cartoons
- Editorial: Twelve Seconds That Shrank the Earth — Arthur Lidoff
- Cover