First Romance Magazine (1949) 11 NM 9.4

Cover art by Lee Elias. "Those Stolen Kisses," art by Jack Sparling; Waitress Lucy is engaged to diner owner Carl, then falls in love with truck driver Sam; She thinks Carl spends too much time worrying about his business and not enough romancing her, but cant bring herself to tell him about Sam; However, when Sam suggests Lucy steal money from the diner and run away with him, she refuses. "Warned Against Him," pencils by Al Avison; Dale spends her summer vacation with her Aunt Gwen, who warns her against a romance with sailor Ben: "Keep away from men of the sea — The sea is a cruel and heartless killer!" that took her lover away, years before; Dale and Ben fall in love anyway, but when a storm blows up and Dale realizes how hard it is to wait for Ben to return, she breaks up with him. "For Love or Money" text story. "Always a Bridesmaid" text story. "Don't Say Goodbye" text story. "Backstage Love"; Joyce auditions for a summer stock company led by former film star Martin; Shes hired and Martin romances her, demoting loyal actress Florence as an "old has-been!"; Joyce is given the lead in a play but learns Martin is just using her to lure a critic to attend the play, in an attempt to re-start his own career. "I Mortgaged My Heart!"; Pat goes to work for realtor Curtis and falls in love with him, despite his sometimes ruthless and shady business tactics; Pat shows client Alan a house that she knows is sub-standard and conceals its flaws. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: NM 9.4 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)