Newspaper Charlie Hebdo #311 1978 vintage French satire Reiser

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Description

This newspaper issue, visible in the photo, is an original copy of "Charlie Hebdo," an iconic French satirical publication. It is issue no. 311, dated Thursday, October 26, 1978, originally sold for 4.50 francs. The instantly recognizable cover features a bright orange background topped with the title "CHARLIE HEBDO" in white capital letters on an orange banner. The layout is typical of the newspaper in the late 1970s, with a very distinctive graphic design and a retro aesthetic characteristic of satirical press from that period.

The front page features a humorous drawing signed by Reiser, a major cartoonist for the newspaper, depicting a caricatural scene. The drawing shows two stylized characters: on the right, a man in a military uniform adorned with medals, wearing a bicorne hat, and on the left, a gesticulating character holding a baguette and a beret. The speech bubble contains the handwritten inscription "GRAND CON!", typical of the publication's irreverent tone.

The dominant colors are orange, black, and white, consistent with the graphic palette used by Charlie Hebdo at that time. The main inscriptions are perfectly legible: "JUAN CARLOS A CONQUIS PARIS!" in black letters on an orange background, as well as the signature "REISER" in the bottom right of the drawing.

The visible edge shows a slight patina, characteristic of a vintage paper newspaper. No details regarding the back or inside pages are visible in this photo. The entire visible front shows no major chips or apparent tears, but there is wear consistent with its age, notably slightly blunted corners and a paper tint that suggests natural aging.

This issue is a typical example of French satirical press from the 1970s. It combines original illustration, biting humor, and social critique, qualities that today make Charlie Hebdo internationally renowned.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows patina and signs of wear consistent with age, visible on the cover (corners, edges). The front face is legible and the illustration is well preserved.

Did you know? Charlie Hebdo, founded in 1970, profoundly marked the history of satire in France. The cartoonist Reiser, who signed the cover here, was one of the newspaper's mainstays until his death in 1983. His drawings, both provocative and committed, reflect the irreverent and rebellious spirit of the alternative press of the time.

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