La Provence Newspaper 1998 Football World Cup vintage retro collector

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot features a vintage copy of the French newspaper La Provence, special Des Sports edition dated Monday, July 6, 1998. The front page is dedicated to the French team's achievement during the 1998 FIFA World Cup, illustrated by an iconic photograph of a French player in a moment of emotion, wearing the national team's blue jersey, with the number 20 visible on the shorts.

The cover displays the striking headline "Historique!" in large white letters, against a full-page image, typical of memorable sports front pages from the late 1990s. The top banner features the "La Provence Des Sports" logo on a blue background with white and red lettering, instantly recognizable to fans of French regional press.

At the bottom of the page is a vintage advertisement for the Renault Clio, with its price in francs, reflecting the pre-euro context and reinforcing the retro authenticity of this issue. The table of contents is also visible at the top right of the cover. The paper shows signs of handling and slight creasing, normal for an old newspaper but preserved in one piece, with no major tears visible on the presented side.

This front page evokes the popular fervor and major sporting event that was the 1998 World Cup in France, with an iconic visual and layout typical of sports journalism of the era. The main colors visible are blue, white, and red, both on the jersey and on the newspaper's graphic elements, directly related to the French team.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The newspaper shows creases and wear compatible with its age, with no major tears visible on the front. The printing and colors remain clearly legible.

Did you know? The 1998 World Cup, hosted in France, marked the history of French football with the Bleus' first victory in the final on July 12, 1998. La Provence, a regional daily, extensively covered the event, dedicating several special front pages to this historic success, including this one which illustrates one of the key moments of France's journey.

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