Old university journal Conférencia 1921 vintage University Annales Paris

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Description

This old journal is an issue of "Conférencia – Journal de l’Université des Annales", published in Paris. The visible cover features a simple design, typical of the early 20th century, with blue print on cream paper. The main title "Conférencia" is highlighted by a modern typography for the time, surmounted by the mention "Direction Générale: Yvonne Sarcey". The displayed issue is No. 12, dated June 1, 1921, corresponding to the 15th year (1920-1921) of publication.

The central illustration on the cover depicts the facade of the Université des Annales building, adding an institutional character to the document. The table of contents, also printed in blue, mentions several literary and scientific lectures and articles: the 19th-century novel, the poetry of Mme de Noailles, the natural lyre, childcare and artificial feeding, as well as interventions by figures such as M. Abel Hermant or Doctor Lesné. The mention "Illustrations – Photos, Drawings, Autographs" indicates the editorial richness of the content.

The cover shows a matte, slightly patinated appearance, without apparent varnish. The corners are rounded, with discreet visible wear, consistent with the age of the document. No major tears or handwritten annotations are observable on the visible front. The original price, "Le N° 1 Franc", is clearly indicated, as is the editorial office address: 5, Rue La Bruyère, Paris.

This vintage academic journal is part of the tradition of French intellectual reviews of the early 20th century, disseminating culture and academic reflection through transcribed lectures. The overall graphics, layout, and print quality attest to a meticulous edition, designed for a cultured and demanding readership.

The item presented here is a historical and documentary resource, bearing witness to the editorial practices and intellectual concerns of France in the 1920s. It will be perfectly suitable for documentation, study, or heritage exhibition purposes.

Condition

Used item, sold as is, showing an antique patina and slight signs of use visible on the cover. No apparent restoration on the visible front.

Did you know? The journal "Conférencia" was founded in 1907 by Yvonne Sarcey, an intellectual figure of the Belle Époque, and played a major role in the dissemination of public lectures in Paris. The Université des Annales was renowned for democratizing access to knowledge by transcribing the interventions of great authors, scientists, and thinkers of its time.

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