Saturday Evening Post Magazine January 18 1958 Benjamin Franklin - 1768

Step back in time with the captivating Saturday Evening Post Magazine from January 18, 1958. This vintage issue features a stunning cover illustration of the legendary Benjamin Franklin, dating back to the year 1768. Ideal for collectors, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates classic American art, this magazine is a true treasure of American cultural heritage.

This magazine captures a moment in time, rich with stories and illustrations that reflect the spirit of the past. The artwork of Benjamin Franklin on the cover not only highlights his significance in American history but also offers a glimpse into the artistic styles of the late 1950s. Holding this magazine in your hands feels like an experience that connects you with the values and creativity of a bygone era.

Purchasing this magazine means you’re acquiring not just a piece of paper, but a slice of history. Here are some key features and benefits of this vintage Saturday Evening Post issue:

• Authentic vintage collectible that celebrates American history and art.
• Great for display, gifts, or personal enjoyment, perfect for sparking conversations about Franklin and the times he lived in.

The item pictured is exactly what you will receive. Review the accompanying photo to assess the condition of this remarkable magazine. Don’t hesitate to ask about combined shipping options to save on delivery costs. Each order is shipped with care and includes a durable plastic protective covering to maintain its pristine condition.

Make this piece a part of your collection today, and own a unique artifact from the pages of American history.

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):

• 4 Short Stories
  • Rough Treatment — Samson Raphaelson
  • Island of Fear — William Sambrot
  • Ghost Dog — Roderick Lull
  • The Darling Buds of May — H. E. Bates
• 9 Articles
  • Rough Road Home (First of five articles)
  • The Face of America: The Hungarian-Americans — Melissa Ambrose
    Photograph by Frank Ross
  • I Was a 6’9” Babe in the Woods — Bill Russell, as told to Al Hirshberg
  • The Changing Midwest
    Part II: A Matter of Style and Steel
  • I Saw the Algerian Rebels in Action (Second of two articles) — John Bartlow Martin
  • I Call on Edward R. Murrow — Joseph Kraft
  • On the Prowl With “31 Knot” Burke — Pete Martin
  • We Wives Can Play the Market, Too — Lindsay Morgenthaler, as told to Jerome Ellison
  • Report on “Plague Island” — Neil M. Clark
• Serial
  • West of the Law (Seventh of eight parts) — Clarence Budington Kelland
• Other Features
  • Letters
  • Editorials
  • Keeping Posted
  • Post Scripts
  • Verse
• The Cover
  • Our quotation from Benjamin Franklin, on the 252nd anniversary of his birth, finds the founder of this magazine in a philosophical mood. (He also founded the American Philosophical Society.) In a letter to a friend, he muses upon true happiness, reflecting that it is encountered in the little pleasures which come every day rather than in “great pieces of good fortune that happen . . . seldom.”
    
    Franklin was in London then, in 1768, struggling to ease the mounting tension between nations, and indeed needed to be reminded that from each troubled day there can be distilled the essence of happiness. It is an equally helpful thought for 1958, while the people of the whole world brave the tensions and wrestle with the complexities of our own time.