The New Yorker Magazine, December 16, 1944, complete issue in extraordinary shape. Alain did the cover. This issue contains the first publication of Shirley Jackson's story, "Trial By Combat," and SJ Perelman's best story ever, "Farewell, My Lovely Appetizer," which parodies Raymond Chandler. The pages are crisp and clean, bright white without a hint of foxing or any other staining, no writing, no creases, nothing missing, tight to the staples. Strictly graded Very Fine; it was put away when brand new (along with many others we have) by an obsessive New Yorker collector from whom we acquired it, untouched since new until now. We have many other beautiful New Yorkers online now so please take a look.