{"product_id":"journal-charlie-hebdo-n-172-ancien-1974-messmer-vintage-retro-presse-satire","title":"Charlie Hebdo Newspaper N°172 Old 1974 Messmer Vintage Retro Press Satire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn old issue of the French satirical newspaper \u003cb\u003eCharlie Hebdo\u003c\/b\u003e, identifiable by its striking front page. This is issue number 172, dated \u003cb\u003eMonday, March 4, 1974\u003c\/b\u003e, as indicated at the top left of the cover. The characteristic layout includes a light grey banner with the newspaper's title in large white capital letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover features a black and white caricatural illustration on a yellow background, depicting a male figure in a dark suit, hands on hips, in a confident pose. The main inscription at the top of the page reads \"MESSMER: THIS TIME, I'M SAVING FRANCE!\", playing on the ironic tone typical of the publication. The drawing style is characteristic of French satirical press from the early 1970s, with bold lines and a strong contrast between flat colours and black outlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible newspaper is presented open on its front face. The overall condition shows good structural integrity, with no apparent tears or missing parts on this face. The cover colours remain vibrant and the texts perfectly legible. No annotations or major creases are visible on the exposed part. The entire background scene evokes an old library environment, enhancing the vintage and historical aspect of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typography and graphics of this front page are typical of the 1970s, an emblematic period for Charlie Hebdo, known for its satirical commitment and strong political stances. The selling price displayed on the cover is 2.50 F, a period detail that highlights the authenticity of the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Front face in good visual condition, with no observable tears or major stains. No information on the condition of other pages or the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Issue 172 of Charlie Hebdo, published in March 1974, belongs to the \"historic\" period of the newspaper, founded in 1970. Pierre Messmer, then Prime Minister, was frequently caricatured by the satirical press, reflecting the tense political climate on the eve of the 1974 presidential election. Charlie Hebdo's front pages from this era are now sought after for their documentary and graphic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging, professional service specializing in old newspapers and vintage collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old Charlie Hebdo, vintage newspaper 1974, retro satire press, 70s magazine, Messmer front page, old French newspaper, old French newspaper, political satire France, old illustrated newspaper, historical humorous press, satirical drawing cover, Charlie Hebdo Messmer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54262594273607,"sku":"76e6f5f7-01ef-48ef-bad6-ea271a010da1-PA0.42","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_28cc18de-62ad-4aed-a0d2-c1f2aaaff738.jpg?v=1782867567","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/journal-charlie-hebdo-n-172-ancien-1974-messmer-vintage-retro-presse-satire","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}