Stirring Detective & Western Stories Nov 1940 Vol. 1 No. 1 Premiere Issue

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Rare and highly collectible milestone piece: the premiere issue (Volume 1, Number 1) of Stirring Detective & Western Stories, dated November 1940. Published during the golden age of pulp magazines, this dual-genre hybrid features thrilling crime mysteries paired with action-packed western fiction. Featured Detective Stories: Includes "Come and Get Me!" (Complete Novel) by Andrew I. Albert, "A Shield and a Club" by Ken Crossen, and "The Corpse Can See" by Paul Allenby. Featured Western Stories: Includes "Poker Only" by Wayne D. Overholser, "Gun Chance" by Anson Hard, "Trigger Hunt" by Leon Walder, and the complete novelette "Sheriff's Daughter" by Martin Brand. Condition Details: Cover & Spine: Exceptional preservation for a 1940s newsprint pulp. Clean black background, crisp lettering, solid spine intact, and minimal wear compared to most surviving copies. Pages: Stable, high-quality preservation with minimal tanning. Please review all high-resolution photos to fully appreciate the condition of this Vol. 1, No. 1 rarity. An essential cornerstone for any serious pulp magazine collection, genre fiction archive, or vintage 1940s pop-culture portfolio.

• Publisher: Stirring Detective & Western Stories
• Year: 1940
• Condition: Very Good

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