Description
Discover a piece of history with the Saturday Evening Post Magazine from October 10, 1959, featuring a stunning cover illustration of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains by renowned artist Clymer. This collectible magazine captures not just the beauty of the American landscape but also the essence of mid-20th century culture.
The Saturday Evening Post has been a celebrated publication for generations, showcasing notable writers, artists, and illustrators. This issue, in particular, takes you on a visual journey through one of America's beloved mountain ranges, perfect for anyone who appreciates art and nature.
When you purchase this vintage magazine, you not only receive an interesting glimpse into the past but also add a unique decor piece for your home or office. It’s an ideal gift for collectors, retirees, or anyone who enjoys the nostalgic charm of vintage magazines.
Here are some key features of this magazine:
- Stunning Artwork: The cover illustration of the Blue Ridge Mountains adds a touch of natural beauty to any space.
- Preserved Condition: Each magazine comes with a plastic protective covering to maintain its quality and condition over the years.
Rest assured, the item you see in the images is exactly what you will receive. We value transparency and encourage you to examine the pictures closely for condition purposes.
We are also happy to offer combined shipping for multiple purchases, making it easier and more cost-effective to add to your collection. Simply reach out, and we would be delighted to assist!
Get this authentic piece of history today, and let the Saturday Evening Post Magazine from October 10, 1959, remind you of a simpler, yet profoundly beautiful, time.
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
- The Hunter and the Huntress — Harold Mead
- The Varsity Sheik — Nell C. Wilson
- Duel in the Dusk — Gerald Kersh
- Lesson in Courage — Williams Forrest
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7 Articles
- My Father F. D. R. (First of five articles) — James Roosevelt, as told to Sidney Shalett
- Adventures of the Mind, 37: Science and Sex Ethics — George W. Corner
- The Face of America: The Destroyer — Photograph by Frank Ross
- Can the Colts Do It Again? — Al Silverman
- I Call on Dick Clark — Pete Martin
- Hunting the Invisible Killers: Conclusion, The Era of New Viruses. — Greer Williams
- In Gandhi’s Footsteps — Arthur Bonner
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2 Serials
- Engineers Don’t Fight (Conclusion) — William Chamberlain
- The Case of the Waylaid Wolf (Sixth of eight parts) — Erle Stanley Gardner
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Other Features
- Letters
- Editorials
- Post Scripts
- Verse
- Hazel
- Keeping Posted
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THE COVER
- When those green highlands are seen from afar, they are blue, as highlands are wont to be. Hence, long ago somebody had inspiration and named them the Blue Ridge Mountains. But these aren’t in Virginia, like the ones in the old ballad featuring “the trail of the lonesome pine”—are you aged enough to remember that? These hills are near Boone, North Carolina, viewed from the trail of the nonlonely automobile. When Columbus discovered America he found the Americans smoking tobacco, and he took going on in the “baccy field there testifies that the custom still persists. In the foreground you see a stationary burro, a detail which painter John Clymer probably considers a still life. It’s a pretty fair bet that fifteen minutes from now he won’t be so stationary.