Old BREF newspaper 1928 vintage retro weekly press Paris rare
AFW - Antique France Worldwide
Visual description
This document is an old French weekly newspaper titled "BREF...", dated Thursday, October 11, 1928, visible at the top right of the front page. The newspaper has a classic French format, with a typical layout for 1920s print media. The paper has an aged ivory hue, slightly yellowed by time, and shows marked horizontal folds, indicating prolonged storage in a folded position. The edges are irregular, with some handling marks and small visible creases, particularly on the bottom left corner.
The newspaper's title, "BREF...", is printed in large black characters in the center of the front page. The header specifies the issue number (N° 65) and the mention "Hebdomadaire" (Weekly). The subscription address is indicated: 9, Rue Louis-le-Grand, Paris. A blurb at the top left invites readers to consult theater tickets on pages 6 and 8. Two main articles are legible on the front page: "UNE SOCIÉTÉ DES NATIONS PAR LE THÉÂTRE" (A LEAGUE OF NATIONS THROUGH THE THEATER) and "EN VOYAGEANT EN TARTARIE" (TRAVELING IN TARTARY), written in an elegant and dense typography, characteristic of the press of the era.
The newspaper is photographed lying on a dark wooden table, with a bookshelf filled with old books in the background, which highlights the heritage aspect of the document. No modern logo, barcode, or illustration is visible on the exposed part. The paragraphs on the front page are well-aligned, without illustrations, reinforcing the sober and editorial aesthetic of the 1920s.
The paper's texture is matte, with a slight sheen due to ambient lighting. There is slight wear but no major tears or significant stains on the visible side. The characters remain clear and perfectly legible, despite some folds that cross the page horizontally.
This issue appears complete on the visible side, with no missing pages or apparent detachment. The whole exudes a strong vintage authenticity, typical of Parisian cultural press from the interwar period.
Condition
Used item, sold as is. General wear consistent with age: marked folds, slightly dog-eared corners, slight patina and yellowing of the paper. No major defects visible on the presented side.
Did you know? The newspaper "Bref..." was a cultural weekly published in Paris in the late 1920s, with an editorial line focused on theater and artistic life. During this period, specialized press played a key role in the dissemination of ideas and the promotion of Parisian shows, contributing to the cultural effervescence of the interwar period.
AFW Reassurance
Careful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller specializing in antique documents and vintage press.
Keywords: old newspaper, vintage press, 1928 weekly, old newspaper, 1920s retro, period paper, Paris newspaper, theater magazine, old French newspaper, vintage press, old paper newspaper, Paris cultural review