Vintage Lisette magazine 1933 illustrated cover vintage press for girls

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Description

This old issue of the "Lisette" newspaper features a colorful illustrated cover, typical of French youth press from the early 20th century. The front page displays the title "Lisette" in a blue cartouche adorned with stylized roses, accompanied by "16 Pages" and "Prix : 25 Centimes" in yellow boxes. The publication is dated Sunday, July 16, 1933, indicating its weekly publication and its target audience, young girls. The issue number in the upper left corner is 29 (third year, 127th installment).

The cover illustration, signed Levesque, depicts three characters in a rural interior: an elderly woman sitting, a standing woman holding out a bowl, and a young girl in a plaid outfit, accompanied by a small black dog. The overall style is narrative graphic, characteristic of youth comics of the era. The title of the main story, "La Maison sans Portes" (The Houseless House), appears at the bottom of the page, with the mention "Début du roman" (Beginning of the novel) and page indications for the continuation.

The visible surface of the newspaper shows yellowed paper and numerous foxing marks and stains, particularly at the bottom and on the edges, testifying to its age and prolonged storage. The visual reveals slight waving of the paper, with no major tears visible on the front. The colors of the illustration remain clearly legible despite the wear of time, with a dominance of ocher, blue, green, and red tones, typical of prints from this period.

The observed format is that of a small newspaper or magazine, with a side binding not visible in this photograph. All text on the front page, including the mentions "Journal des fillettes" (Girls' Newspaper) and the editorial address (4, rue Chau. Paris (City)), is well preserved. No handwritten annotations or ink smudges are visible on the cover.

This "Lisette" periodical is part of the history of illustrated children's press, and the presence of a Levesque illustration as well as the precise date of 1933 make it an authentic witness to the graphic and editorial style of the interwar period.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Marked presence of foxing, yellowing of the paper, and wear on the visible cover. The main colors remain legible. No apparent restoration or modification.

Did you know? The "Lisette" newspaper was launched in 1921 by the Société Parisienne d’Édition, and for a long time was one of the leading titles of illustrated press for young girls in France. Each week it offered illustrated stories, serial novels, games, and advice, contributing to the literary and artistic awakening of several generations.

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