Description
Lot of 3 Vintage The Saturday Evening Post Magazines 1944 & 1948 - WWII &.... March 11, 1944 (WWII Issue). July 31, 1948. August 21, 1948. General Wear: Expect edge wear, minor chipping, and general yellowing of the pages consistent with newsprint of this era. Overview Up for sale is a collection of three (3) authentic, original issues of The Saturday Evening Post from the 1940s. These magazines are fantastic historical artifacts, featuring iconic cover art, period-specific advertising, and fascinating articles from the World War II and post-war eras. What's Included in the Lot: March 11, 1944 (WWII Issue) Cover Art: Moving depiction of a WWII medic treating a soldier in the field by Mead Schaeffer. Featured Articles: "Will the Republicans Re-elect F.D.R.?" by Stanley High, and "Butch O'Hare's Last Flight" by Eugene Burns. July 31, 1948 Cover Art: A charming summer scene of a family playing cards on the porch of the "Sea Breeze" cottage during a rainstorm, illustrated by Stevan Dohanos. Featured Articles: "The D.A. Takes a Chance" by Erle Stanley Gardner and "The Truth About Suntan". August 21, 1948 Cover Art: A striking portrait of a hunting dog (spaniel) emerging from the water with a duck in its mouth, illustrated by Albert Staehle. Featured Articles: "Was Jan Masaryk Murdered?" by O. Henry Brandon. Condition Report These magazines are in vintage, used condition and show age-appropriate wear. Please review the photos carefully to evaluate condition before purchasing. General Wear: Expect edge wear, minor chipping, and general yellowing of the pages consistent with newsprint of this era. Mailing Labels: Some issues feature the original subscriber mailing labels affixed to the covers. Covers/Spine: Spine wear and minor creasing/tearing on the edges of the covers are present (specifically the July 31, 1948 issue shows some tearing/chipping near the top edge). Completeness: All pages appear to be intact, but they are sold as-is.