Vintage Magazine Lisette 1933, 16 pages, illustrated cover, vintage girls' press

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Description

This lot features an original copy of the "Lisette" newspaper, shown here on its cover, dated Sunday, February 26, 1933. It is a weekly publication for young girls, as indicated by the banner "Journal des fillettes" (Girls' Newspaper). This issue is announced as the thirteenth year of publication (607th delivery), attesting to the longevity of this early 20th-century French youth magazine.

The cover features a blue-green banner adorned with the name "Lisette" in white handwritten letters, framed by stylized red and green roses. The mentions "16 Pages" and "Prix : 25 Centimes" are highlighted by yellow cartouches, reinforcing the graphic typicality of illustrated periodicals of the era. The editorial office address (1, rue Gazan, Paris XIVe) is also printed on the front page.

The front page offers a polychrome illustration signed "Levesque," depicting three young girls in regional costume in an undergrowth setting, accompanied by a narrative text titled "Tout ce qui brille…" (All that glitters…). The drawing, with its bold colors (yellow, green, red, blue), is characteristic of the illustrative style of the 1930s, with an airy layout and careful typography.

The paper, ivory to slightly yellowed, exhibits the characteristics of period newsprint. The visible edges show moderate wear, some handling marks, and a uniform patina, with no major tears or apparent annotations on the exposed face.

This "Lisette" issue is a true testament to interwar feminine youth press, both in its presentation and its content, which blends illustration, narrative, and educational features. The ensemble visible here evokes the graphic charm of vintage French children's publications.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible cover shows a uniform patina, slightly blunted corners, and natural paper discoloration due to age. No major tears or visible annotations on the presented face. Wear marks are consistent with the newspaper's age.

Did you know? The "Lisette" newspaper was founded in 1921 and quickly established itself as a benchmark in illustrated press for young girls in France. It offered illustrated stories, comic strips, and practical advice, reflecting the evolution of leisure and female education for over 40 years.

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