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Time Magazine – August 26, 1946 – Vol. 48, No. 9 – Cover Illustration: Jerusalem by R.M. Chapin Jr.
This vintage issue of Time Magazine, dated August 26, 1946 (Vol. 48, No. 9), features a striking illustration of Jerusalem by artist R.M. Chapin Jr. on the cover. The magazine is in good condition, with a rip on the back cover, as shown in the listing photos. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Please examine the pictures carefully to assess condition before purchasing.
The cover story focuses on Jerusalem during a period of intense political and social unrest, as tensions escalated between Jewish, Arab, and British interests in the British Mandate of Palestine. In the wake of World War II and the Holocaust, the region became a global flashpoint, with calls for Jewish immigration and statehood growing stronger—setting the stage for the eventual establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.
R.M. Chapin Jr., Time’s chief cover artist during the mid-20th century, was known for his vivid, symbolic, and historically grounded illustrations that captured the geopolitical climate of the era. His cover for this issue reflects the layered complexity and mounting urgency surrounding Jerusalem’s fate in the postwar world.
This issue is stored in a plastic protective covering for preservation. We also offer combined shipping upon request.
A meaningful and timely collectible for those interested in Middle Eastern history, postwar international affairs, or vintage magazine art.