This LIFE Magazine issue from November 25, 1940, Vol. 9, No. 22, features a striking black and white cover photo of a woman wearing a warm wolverine fur coat, highlighting the magazine's focus on modern living and fashion trends of the era. Published by Time Inc., this vintage issue offers a fascinating glimpse into life during the early 1940s, with a rich variety of articles and photographic essays. Inside, readers will find coverage of significant wartime events at sea, including the movements of the "Queen Elizabeth" and German sea raiders, as well as in-depth articles such as "The Control of the Sea" by Major George Fielding Eliot and a first authoritative account of the Battle of Flanders.

Additional features include a photographic essay on the world-traveling thaws journeying overland from France to India, a theater review of "The Trojan Horse," and natural history insights on Siamese fighting fish. The issue also touches on the entertainment industry with a piece on the movie "Tin Pan Alley." Collectors and history enthusiasts will appreciate the detailed contents page, period advertisements like the Real Silk Hosiery ad on the back cover, and the historical context captured in this wartime publication. This issue is a valuable collectible for those interested in vintage magazines, wartime America, and classic LIFE photography.