Description
Step back in time with the captivating Saturday Evening Post Magazine from April 27, 1957, featuring the iconic illustration "Mr. Swift" by George Hughes. This vintage magazine is a delightful glimpse into the past, showcasing the styles, culture, and art of the mid-20th century.
This particular issue presents a variety of fascinating articles and illustrations that reflect the themes and ideas of the era. It serves as a wonderful collectible for history buffs, art enthusiasts, or anyone with a passion for nostalgia. The cover art by Hughes is particularly noteworthy, making this magazine a piece of art in its own right.
While this magazine is a treasure, please note that it does have some signs of wear, including:
- Creases and Marks: The front cover and some pages display creases and marks typical of a magazine of this age.
- Water Damage: There might be some water damage visible in specific areas, which adds to its historical charm.
Combining vintage appeal with tangible history, this magazine is perfect for framing or displaying as part of your collection. We take pride in offering combined shipping, so feel free to ask if you're interested in purchasing multiple items. Each magazine is protected with a plastic covering to ensure its preservation, preventing additional wear and tear over time.
The cover of "Mr. Swift" exemplifies the artistic style of the 1950s, making it a striking addition to any magazine collection.
Embrace the past with this Saturday Evening Post Magazine. It's more than just reading material; it’s a piece of history that invites you to rediscover the stories and artwork from a bygone era. Don’t miss your chance to own this collectible gem!
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
Short Stories
- Bigger Than the Law — Paul Jones
- Town in a Turmoil — Burdman Carter
- The Baffled Bachelor — Steve McNeil
- A Life to Share — Stuart Cloete
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Novelette
- Violent Voyage — Jarlend Aarms
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Articles
- Private Life of a Perfect Papa — Bob Eddy
- The Face of America: Highbred Bowwows — Photograph by Jean Dmitri
- They Catch Wild Deer With Their Hands — Helen B. Torry
- Boxing’s Pious Battler — Al Silverman
- Dope is His Business — Toni Howard
- The Paradox of Gentleman Joe — Stewart Alsop
- On the Loose in Moscow — Text and Photos by David Douglas Duncan
- How Medical Hypnosis Works — Milton and Margaret Silverman
- Adventures of the Car Parkers — Sidney Shalett
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Serials
- No Blade of Grass (First of seven parts) — John Christopher
- Kiowa Moon (Conclusion) — Alan Le May
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Other Features
- Letters
- Editorials
- Remember When?
- Post Scripts
- Verse
- Keeping Posted
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The Cover
- It seems unlikely that Mr. Swift was going to a fire; so let’s just leave it that he was going somewhere or, better, going some. Well, April’s new-green countryside diverts the eye, its wintry zephyrs bemuse the mind—so, 45, 50, 55—and tweet-tweet goes the whistle of Officer Ketchum. Actually, George Hughes doesn’t conceive of Swift as an occasional minor sinner, distracted by poetry in the breeze or by impatience to swat a golf ball, but as one of those characters who hog and burn up highways as the habitual expression of unfortunate egos. Which may be why Hughes pitilessly had him pinched right where four razor experts happened to be available to give him the bird. He deserves to suffer mental as well as monetary justice and his facial torment suggests that he sure is.