{"product_id":"magazine-ancien-match-12-octobre-1939-presse-vintage-retro-couverture-militaire","title":"Vintage Match magazine, October 12, 1939, retro vintage press military cover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis weekly news magazine entitled \"MATCH\" features a black and white cover with a photographic visual centered on a soldier in uniform, wearing a light kepi. The title \"MATCH\" appears in the upper left in a red circle, with white typography, characteristic of the early issues of this weekly. The mention at the bottom of the page indicates the precise publication date: October 12, 1939, for a displayed price of 2 francs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe editorial composition highlights the portrait of Lieutenant Louis Paul-Deschanel, son of a former President of the French Republic, who fell in battle, according to the inscription printed on the cover. The overall visual presentation, with its monochrome tones and layout typical of illustrated press from the late 1930s, evokes the graphic aesthetic of the pre-war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible magazine is in a rectangular format, with slightly patinated edges. There is a slight fold on the lower right corner and traces of wear on the corners, attesting to its age. The paper texture appears matte, consistent with the printing standards of the time, with offset printing typical of French periodicals from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLegible inscriptions include: \"LE LIEUTENANT LOUIS PAUL-DESCHANEL SON OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC FALLEN IN BATTLE ONE OF THE FIRST HEROES OF THE WAR\" and, in the lower banner, \"THE WORLD NEWS WEEKLY OCTOBER 12, 1939 2 fr.\" No other text or internal content visual is visible in the provided photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style, typography, and iconography correspond to the illustrated news press of the late 1930s. This issue predates the magazine's redesign under the name \"Paris Match\" after the war, making it an editorial witness to the beginning of the world conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of use: folds, blunted corners, slight paper patina, traces of wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The magazine \"Match\" was launched in France in 1938, before becoming \"Paris Match\" in 1949 after an interruption due to the Second World War. The early issues, like this one dated October 1939, have become rare due to their limited print run and the fragility of the paper used at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful and fast shipping, professional packaging suitable for old press, recognized expertise in handling paper archives and vintage magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Match magazine 1939, antique French press, illustrated weekly, retro newspaper, military cover, world news 1939, vintage press, old Paris Match, historical magazine, French vintage magazine, old French press, 1930s paper press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270366679367,"sku":"ca9e86ce-a8dd-41c9-9a5b-77ba82fda74a-PA0.31","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f6a20c4d-1d3f-4a8d-a41d-111235ccc3bb.jpg?v=1782962295","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/magazine-ancien-match-12-octobre-1939-presse-vintage-retro-couverture-militaire","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}