First Love Illustrated (1949) 14 VF/NM 9.0

"Reckless Redhead!", inks by Lee Elias; In Florida, Marlo is swept off her feet by Lance, the enforcer for gambling ship proprietor Winters; Infatuated with him, Marlo marries Lance after they flee a police raid, but later leaves when he is possessive and physically abusive to her. "Stolen Love" text story. "I Had a Year To Love!", art by Vic Donahue; Secretary Eileen falls in love with her boss Tim, but her sister Linda steals him away; However, when she learns Tim has an incurable illness and a year to live, Linda dumps him; Eileen asks Tim to marry her. "Little White Lie!" text story. "Strange Romantic Customs" fact page. "Wedding Day" text story. Column in which Nancy Powers gives advice to readers. "Loveless Lady," art by John Sink; Warrens mother marries Lord Leland; Warren is attracted to Pamela, Lelands niece, but she has been sheltered from the world and doesnt know how to react to him. "What's in a Name?" fact page; Female first names and their origins. "Shameful Escapade," art by Bob Powell; Teenaged sisters Lila and Francine sneak out and pick up Len and Ernie, two sailors on leave, but balk at having sex with them, and admit their ages (15 and 16); Calling them "cheap and common and dumb," the sailors tell them to leave, then repent and safely escort them home. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: VF/NM 9.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)