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Details: RARE FINAL ISSUE! | Mystery Novels and Short Stories (Sep 1941) | GD+ Doubleday

You are bidding on a highly scarce, original vintage copy of Mystery Novels and Short Stories (Vol. 2, No. 3 / September 1941), published by Doubleday, Doran & Co. This uncommon title is a fantastic piece of pre-WWII pulp history, and this specific edition marks the final issue of the magazine's short run!

Why this Pulp is a Premium Collectible:

• Final Issue Rarity: Because this title lasted only a short time on the newsstands, surviving copies are already scarce. Final issues often saw lower print runs and lower survival rates, making them fiercely hunted by vintage pulp completionists.

• Doubleday Pedigree: While known primarily as a massive book publisher, Doubleday's forays into the rough-and-tumble pulp magazine market produced some incredibly interesting, higher-brow mystery and crime fiction anthologies.

• Prime Conservation Candidate: Given the tape repairs and overhang tears, this is a prime candidate for a dedicated collector who practices archival conservation. Careful structural work—such as localized tape and stain removal, neutralizing the paper with a deacidification bath, and executing tear seals along the overhang using Tengujo paper—could beautifully stabilize this rare final issue for long-term preservation.

Condition Details (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):

• Estimated Grade: GD+ (Good Plus).

• As-Is Condition: This magazine is being sold as a raw, uncertified vintage pulp.

• Specific Defect Notes: Please be acutely aware of the following structural issues before bidding:

  • There is tape on the interior of the back cover, which has resulted in visible staining on the exterior.

  • Tape is actively attaching the back cover to the first wrap at the spine.

  • The magazine exhibits standard overhang tears and wear along the fragile edges.

  • There is a notable tear on the back cover extending inward from the overhang.

• Completeness: Please review the photos, but despite the heavy exterior wear and tape repairs, the magazine is sold as a complete, readable artifact.

• Photos: Please carefully review all high-resolution images provided to verify the tape placement, spine condition, staining, and general wear to ensure this condition meets your expectations before bidding on your eBay or HipComic account.

• Publisher: Doubleday, Doran & Co.

• Date: September 1941.

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