Old booklet French Communist Party Alpes-Maritimes 1946 Nice 3rd conference

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Description

Vintage booklet, as seen in the photo, published on the occasion of the III Federal Conference of the Alpes-Maritimes Federation of the French Communist Party, held in Nice on April 21 and 22, 1946. The cover features a sober typographic print on slightly yellowed cream paper, typical of French political publications from the immediate post-war period.

The front of the booklet displays at the top the mention "PARTI COMMUNISTE FRANÇAIS – FÉDÉRATION des ALPES-MARITIMES". The main title "IIIe CONFÉRENCE FÉDÉRALE" is centered, followed by the dates and location: "21 – 22 Avril 1946 NICE". Below, the term "RAPPORTS (Idées Générales)" is highlighted, detailing four discussion topics with the names of the speakers: Paul Maertens, Virgile Barel, Henri Pourtalet, and Edouard Voisin.

The booklet has a vertical rectangular format, with a soft cover, without illustrations, in a utilitarian style characteristic of activist documents from this period. The printing is in black ink, with a clear typeface and a layout structured by horizontal rules. The overall appearance is authentic, with slightly creased edges and a uniform patina, reflecting its age.

The object is photographed standing on a table with a patinated surface, in front of an old bookshelf, which allows appreciation of the paper's texture and overall hue. No other decorative details are visible on the displayed side.

This type of booklet, rarely preserved, constitutes a direct testimony to local and national political life just after World War II, particularly in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. The presentation, the names of the speakers, and the themes discussed illustrate the priorities and debates of the time within the PCF.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the cover: slightly blunted corners and edges, uniform paper discoloration, light creases. No major apparent defects on the front.

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