{"product_id":"journal-ancien-le-provencal-annees-1950-presse-vintage-marseille-deco-retro","title":"Old newspaper Le Provençal 1950s vintage press Marseille retro decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old issue of \"Le Provençal\" newspaper is presented unfolded, offering a complete view of the front page. The paper shows a patina marked by time, with visible horizontal and vertical creases, typical of newspapers archived for several decades. The cream background, yellowed with age, attests to its period authenticity. The title \"LE PROVENCAL\" stands out in red letters, immediately recognizable, surmounting the page with its characteristic typography of French regional daily newspapers from the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout faithfully illustrates the style of the French press of the 1950s: large black headlines, tight columns, thematic boxes, and black and white photographs. Among the articles on the front page, one can distinguish political, social, and sports topics, notably \"46 decrees adopted by the Council of Ministers,\" \"110 FR. THE MINIMUM WAGE HOUR for the private sector,\" and \"An Italian cargo ship runs aground and sinks off Marseille.\" There are also period advertisements, including an ad for an optician and an advertisement for shoes, reinforcing the vintage authenticity of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central photograph, slightly off-center, shows a coastal landscape, while other illustrations highlight sports scenes and portraits of personalities, such as Jacques Anquetil. The newspaper is presented on a dark wooden background, suggesting respectful decorative or archival use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire newspaper, visible here on its cover page, shows small handling marks and slight undulations, without major tears or apparent stains on the exposed side. The edges show gentle wear, typical of newspapers that have passed through several decades. The monochrome printing, with the exception of the red title, reinforces the retro and authentic character of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Traces of wear, marked creases, and natural yellowing of the paper, with no major tears visible on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Le Provençal was founded in 1944 in Marseille and quickly established itself as one of the main regional daily newspapers in the South of France. It merged in 1997 with Le Méridional to create La Provence, a title still published today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful and fast shipping, appropriate packaging to preserve the integrity of the newspaper. Professional seller specializing in antique objects and vintage press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old newspaper, vintage press, Le Provençal, retro Marseille, 1950s daily, 1950s newspaper, vintage decoration, old French newspaper, retro newspaper, regional press, vintage wall decor, French vintage press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54293972386119,"sku":"8517a586-06c0-4428-bf9b-5b8f15129516-PA0.30","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_a1ed61fa-52c0-4541-bd08-b9de67916f2b.jpg?v=1783263482","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/journal-ancien-le-provencal-annees-1950-presse-vintage-marseille-deco-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}