Vintage Lisette magazine 1933, illustrated cover, vintage youth press

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Description

This old issue of "Lisette" magazine is dated Sunday, April 23, 1933, as indicated at the top of the cover. It is issue No. 17 of the thirteenth year (615th delivery), aimed at young girls, subtitled "Journal des fillettes" (Girls' Magazine). The cover features a polychrome illustration in the typical 1930s style, depicting a lively scene of two horse-drawn carriages with characters in period costumes, signed "Levesque" at the bottom left of the image. The entire front cover remains clearly legible and evocative of illustrated youth press from the interwar period.

The layout features a "Lisette" logo in blue and yellow, framed with floral motifs, as well as technical and editorial mentions: "16 pages", "price: 25 centimes", and the Paris office address. The title of the main story, "Les Deux Carrosses" (The Two Carriages), is prominently displayed below the image, with a note inviting readers to find the complete story on pages 6 and 9.

The paper shows a visible patina, typical of publications from this era, with signs of wear consistent with an original newspaper: creased corners, small localized tears (especially at the bottom right), and slight brown discoloration due to the acidity of old paper. Since the back is not visible in the photo, only the front is described here.

The graphic composition, vibrant color palette, and drawing style are characteristic of 1930s illustrated press, with four-color printing on newsprint. The format appears traditional for a youth periodical of this period.

Also noted is the weekly publication mention ("Parait chaque semaine" - Published every week), confirming the title's position in youth periodical press. The overall cover remains attractive to enthusiasts of antique illustration, comics, or archival documents on the history of children's press.

Condition

This magazine is second-hand and sold as is. Shows signs of wear due to its age: creased corners, small tears, patina, paper discoloration.

Did you know? Lisette magazine was launched in 1921 by the publishing house Société Parisienne d’Édition. It marked the history of children's press in France by offering illustrated stories, comic strips, and educational sections, primarily aimed at young girls. Lisette was published for several decades, ceasing publication in 1973.

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