Saturday Evening Post Magazine October 2 1954 Appraisal

The Saturday Evening Post Magazine, October 2, 1954

This is an original vintage issue of The Saturday Evening Post magazine, dated October 2, 1954. The cover features an intricate and lively illustration by Stevan Dohanos, a prominent American illustrator known for his realistic depictions of average daily life. The artwork depicts a busy metropolitan street scene featuring multi-story brick buildings, titled 'Crowd at the Cigar Store.' It shows a crowd gathered around a 'World Series Scores' sign in a shop window, highlighting the Americana culture of the 1950s. Noteworthy editorial headlines on the cover include 'Charles A. Lindbergh Tells About His Own Combat Missions' and 'Is Baseball Getting Sissy? by Frank Frisch.' The publication price is listed as 15 cents. The magazine is presented in a clear protective plastic sleeve or archival frame, which has preserved its colors well, though slight yellowing consistent with age is visible along the edges. The vertical orientation of the layout is standard for the period, approximately 10.5 by 13.5 inches. Condition appears good with minimal visible creasing or fold marks through the secondary glazing, though some light reflection on the surface obscures absolute clarity. This item represents a high point in mid-century American commercial illustration and print media craftsmanship.