Old academic journal Conférencia 1922 vintage review Annales France

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Description

This document, visible in the photograph, is an old issue of the academic journal titled "Conférencia," subtitled "Journal de l'Université des Annales." It is issue number 9, dated April 15, 1922, corresponding to the 16th year of publication (1921-1922). The cover features a sepia monochrome print, with a portrait of H. Henry Bordeaux, a member of the French Academy, clearly visible below the photograph in the center.

The layout of the front page is characteristic of intellectual reviews from the early 20th century, with a graphic title in capitals ("CONFÉRENCIA") above the editorial information, date, and issue number. The general director, "Yvonne Sarcey," is mentioned at the top of the page, a notable detail for researchers or enthusiasts of old newspapers.

The detailed table of contents occupies the lower part of the cover, announcing several lectures and articles: "L’Impératrice Marie-Louise," "Le Voyage en Belgique et en Hollande" by M. Frédéric Masson of the French Academy, "Les Paysages Romanesques : La Savoie" by M. Henry Bordeaux, and a music section "L’Âme Populaire" by M. Gaston Rageot. Songs and Molière scenes are also included, along with a mention of illustrations (portraits, prints).

The journal has a flexible cover, with a cream tint slightly patinated by time, typical of French academic reviews of that era. The text is printed in brown, and the paper shows signs of age, visible on the spine and corners, without any major tears observable on the visible face. The publisher's address, "9, rue La Bruyère, Paris 9^e," appears at the bottom right.

The review is placed on an old bookshelf background, which highlights its heritage character. No major defects are visible on the cover, apart from wear and tear consistent with a period item. No handwritten annotations or ownership marks are discernible on the visible area.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The cover shows a patina and slight signs of age, typical of publications from the 1920s. Please examine the photo carefully to appreciate the exact condition of the copy offered.

Did you know? The journal "Conférencia" was founded in the wake of the Université des Annales, a Parisian institution created in 1907 on the initiative of Yvonne Sarcey. This popular university organized public lectures by leading intellectuals, whose texts were then published in the review. It played a central role in the dissemination of knowledge and culture in France in the early 20th century.

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