{"product_id":"ancien-journal-le-petit-marseillais-1933-vintage-presse-retro-authentique","title":"Old newspaper Le Petit Marseillais 1933 vintage authentic retro press","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis document is a period copy of the French newspaper \"Le Petit Marseillais,\" as it appeared on the front page of Saturday, January 28, 1933, 7th edition. It is a recognized regional daily, identifiable by its wide blue banner and the mention \"66e ANNÉE\" (66th YEAR) at the top left, indicating the publication's longevity. The typographical layout, typical of 1930s press, features a dense, columnar page design with several main headlines, small monochrome illustrations, and thematic boxes. The visible articles cover current events of the time, such as a transatlantic liner crossing, the economic crisis, or German politics, which gives this issue significant documentary and historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph shows the unfolded copy, placed on a wooden table, allowing the entire front page to be observed. The paper shows an original patina, characteristic of old newspapers: the hue is yellow-beige, with oxidation marks and visible fold lines, particularly in the center and on the lower border. Some edges are slightly wavy or curved, without affecting the overall readability of the printed texts. No major tears or missing material are visible on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne can observe the presence of line illustrations (boat, portrait, group scene) inserted into the columns, as well as several headlines highlighted by capital letters. The sections include political, economic, and social topics, reflecting the major concerns of France and Europe in the early 1930s. The price of the newspaper is clearly indicated at the top (\"25 centimes\"), as is the mention \"Le plus important des journaux de province\" (The most important of the provincial newspapers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall presentation testifies to a sober and functional typographic style, typical of daily press from the first half of the 20th century. The width of the newspaper, the grain of the paper, and the density of the printing conform to the standards of the era, reinforcing the object's authenticity. The layout, illustrations, and themes covered perfectly illustrate pre-war French regional press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis newspaper is a used item, sold as is. It shows marked folds, traces of oxidation, and a uniform patina. The readability of the front page remains good, despite signs of use and the wear of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Le Petit Marseillais was one of the most widely circulated regional newspapers in France in the early 20th century, founded in 1868 in Marseille. In the 1930s, it printed over 300,000 copies daily, broadly covering news from southern France and abroad, before its disappearance in 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully packed and shipped quickly. Antique France Worldwide guarantees professional handling and particular attention to the conservation status of the items offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old newspaper, antique press, Le Petit Marseillais, 1930s, newspaper France, vintage newspaper, retro press, regional newspaper, 1933 edition, old paper, old French newspaper, original front page, history of French press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230015803719,"sku":"2c49a0d1-5f25-4a58-b6dc-f2111ef6ccb0-PA0.22","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_e56c675d-6a35-4e55-b19b-022a9fba175c.jpg?v=1782395427","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancien-journal-le-petit-marseillais-1933-vintage-presse-retro-authentique","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}