Vintage Lisette Magazine 1933 illustrated cover, vintage girls' press

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Description

This issue of the illustrated magazine "Lisette", visible in the photo, is a vintage copy dated Sunday, April 9, 1933. The cover features a color illustration signed "Levesque", depicting a young woman in a blue coat and brown scarf, standing near a multi-toned stone wall, in a tree-lined setting. The cover title "UN GESTE TROP PROMPT" announces the main story, with the mention "voir l’histoire page 16" (see story page 16).

The magazine's layout, typical of the 1930s, displays the oval blue "Lisette" logo framed by stylized roses at the top of the page, the mention "Journal des fillettes" (Girls' Magazine), the price of 25 centimes, and the indication "16 pages". The whole is printed on cream paper, now patinated and yellowed by time, with foxing marks and wear on the edges, characteristic of old periodicals.

The visible side shows slightly dog-eared corners and irregular edges, with no major apparent tears. The printing of texts and colors remains clear, although the paper bears the marks of its age. The layout, typography, and illustration are representative of illustrated children's press from the early 20th century in France.

At the top left, the mention "N° 15 – Treizième année (613e livraison)" (No. 15 – Thirteenth year (613th issue)) attests to the periodicity and age of the title. The address of the headquarters in Paris, as well as the periodicity "Parait : chaque semaine" (Appears: every week) are clearly indicated. This type of periodical was intended for a young female audience, mixing illustrated stories, serials, games, and advice.

The observable format is that of a flexible magazine, stapled (not visible on this side), typical of children's publications of this period. No interior content is visible in this image; only the front cover is described here.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Yellowed cover, foxing, and dog-eared corners visible. Traces of wear consistent with a 1933 periodical.

Did you know? The magazine Lisette was launched in 1921 by the Société Parisienne d’Édition and marked several generations of young French readers. It stood out for its illustrated stories, original comic strips, and practical advice, quickly establishing itself as a reference in the children's female press until the late 1970s.

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