Description
Step back in time with the Saturday Evening Post Magazine from October 3, 1959. This collectible issue features an exciting treasure-hunt theme illustrated by the talented Hughes, capturing the spirit of adventure that was so popular in the late 1950s. Whether you're a vintage magazine enthusiast or a history buff, this magazine is a wonderful addition to your collection.
The cover art invites you to embark on a whimsical treasure hunt, stirring nostalgia and imagination. The magazine is filled with engaging articles and captivating illustrations that reflect the culture and values of the time. Each page offers a glimpse into a bygone era, making it a delightful read or an eye-catching display piece.
This particular issue is not just another piece of history; it’s an engaging narrative that offers insights into the social dynamics and trends of the 1950s. It serves both as a snapshot of the past and a window into American life during this vibrant decade.
- Authentic Vintage Collectible: This magazine is a genuine piece of history, perfect for collectors and history enthusiasts.
- Protective Covering: Each magazine comes with a protective plastic covering to ensure its longevity and pristine condition.
The item shown in the listing is exactly what you will receive. Please review the images carefully to assess the condition of the magazine. We offer combined shipping, so feel free to reach out for more information. As with all our products, this magazine is carefully handled and packaged to preserve its quality.
Don't miss your chance to own a piece of American history. Add the Saturday Evening Post Magazine - October 3, 1959 to your collection today!
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
- The Helpful American — Leon Ware
- Off-Duty Affair — Vern Athanas
- Mission in the Storm — Roderick Lull
- What a Boy Wants — Richard Macaulay
- Novelette
- Love’s Young Dream — Sean O’Faolain
- Articles
- TV’s Make-Believe Lawyer — Robert Johnson
- Auction of Fabulous Furs — Tom Howard
- Let’s Stop Acting Like Sheep — Stewart Alsop
- The Big Three Join the Revolution — Arthur K. Baum
- Rugged Riders of Pitchfork Ranch — David Fellin
- Greatest Voyage Ever Made — Lewis Nordyke
- The Face of America: Early Autumn — Samuel Eliot Morison
- Hunting the Invisible Killers, Part II: Taming a Dreaded Virus — Photograph by Hanson Carroll
- Serials
- Engineers Don’t Fight (First of two parts) — William Chamberlain
- The Case of the Waylaid Wolf (Fifth of eight parts) — Erle Stanley Gardner
- Other Features
- Letters
- Editorials
- Remember When?
- Post Scripts
- Verse
- Hazel
- Keeping Posted
- The Cover
- Our treasure-hunt theme shows that happiness can be found in quaint places. Although the young spouse has been groveling in grass-stainy dew and wallowing in a refuse urn, joyfully he cries, “Yay! This your fork, lady?” And Mrs. Spouse echoes his emotion, “Oh, thank heavens to Betsy!” Not only had Mrs. Spouse been grieving about losing a sterling utensil so soon after their wedding but about how unamused her affluent Aunt Hepsibah, donor of the silver set, would be to learn that already the box has a vacant socket. Sad thought: Will Mrs. Spouse discover that an antique salt spoon is also missing? Happy thought: Spouse will swiftly locate it in the trash vessel—he’s had practice. Memo to Sniffy, who artist George Hughes says is the next-door neighbor’s cat: Scat!