Cosmopolitan Magazine, December 1949
This December 1949 issue of Cosmopolitan provides readers with the sequel to "A Letter to Five Wives," entitled "Addie", along with stories and articles, like "Insulted Anyone Lately?", and a wealth of vintage advertisements.
The cover illustration is attributed to Coby Whitmore, a prominent American illustrator known for his work in magazines during that era. A major highlight advertised on the cover is the story "Here's Addie". This story was written by John O'Hara and is a sequel to the famous story "A Letter to Five Wives", which was also the the basis for the popular 1949 film of the same name.
This issue of Cosmopolitan magazine contains a wealth of vintage advertisements. While an exhaustive list is not available, the issue includes ads for companies such as Lincoln & Cosmopolitan automobiles and potentially Gorham sterling silverware. Other common advertisers in Cosmopolitan during this period included products in the health and beauty categories, such as Palmolive Soap, Seventeen Cosmetics, and Dorothy Gray Cosmetics. The issue has 180 pages and measuring 11" by 8.5", this magazine is in acceptable condition for its age.