Vintage Lisette magazine from 1934, 16 pages, illustrated, I don't have any change

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Description

This old issue of the "Lisette" newspaper, dated Sunday, December 16, 1934, is an illustrated publication for young girls, typical of early 20th-century French youth press. The cover features the title "Lisette" in blue-green cursive lettering, framed by stylized roses, surmounting the mention "Journal des fillettes" (Girls' Newspaper) and the editorial office address in Paris. The edition is numbered 50 (fourteenth year, 701st issue), comprising 16 pages as indicated in the yellow box on the left.

The cover scene, signed L. Levesque, features a group of young girls dressed in typical 1930s attire, accompanied by an elderly man holding a cane and a white dog. The setting shows trees and a thatched cottage, suggesting a rural or country walk backdrop. The caption "Je n’ai pas de monnaie" (I have no change) announces the main story of the issue, with the continuation specified at the bottom ("Voir l’histoire page 16" - See story on page 16).

The colors of the cover have remained quite vibrant for the period, with a dominance of pastel tones (blue, yellow, brick red, soft green), contrasting with the black outlines of the drawing. The overall impression evokes the graphic style of the 1930s, both naive and very legible, typical of children's press of that period.

The paper shows a characteristic beige patina of old paper, with visible signs of wear on the edges, notably a small fold and corner marks on the top right, as well as a slight brown stain on the bottom margin. No major tear is visible on the shown side. The print remains clear and all inscriptions are perfectly legible.

Condition

This old newspaper is used and sold as is. The overall condition is good for its age, with signs of wear over time: paper patina, slightly blunted corners, stain at the bottom of the cover. The illustrated cover remains well-preserved, with no apparent missing parts on the visible side.

Did you know? The "Lisette" newspaper was launched in 1921 and became one of the most popular periodicals for young female audiences in France until the 1970s. Each week, it offered illustrated stories, comic strips, and educational articles, playing a key role in interwar youth culture.

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