Magazine Match 1939 old weekly news Paris vintage retro press

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Description

This weekly news magazine entitled "MATCH", presented here in its September 28, 1939, edition, is distinguished by a black and white cover adorned with a photographic portrait of a man in military uniform, wearing a monocle. The title "MATCH" appears in the upper left in a red circle with white lettering, typical of the graphic style of the late 1930s. At the bottom of the cover, the inscription "L'HEBDOMADAIRE DE L'ACTUALITÉ MONDIALE" (THE WEEKLY OF WORLD NEWS) attests to the international vocation of the magazine. The precise date, "28 SEPTEMBRE 1939," is clearly printed, along with the sale price of "2 fr."

The cover highlights a historical subject: "Romanian President Calinesco assassinated by Nazi agents," which demonstrates the importance given to major European political events of the time. The overall visual style, with a full-page photograph and modernist typography, evokes the illustrated press of the pre-war era. The edges of the magazine show a slight patina and some signs of wear, typical of an old copy.

The magazine features simple binding visible on the left side, typical of periodicals from that period. The dark wooden background on which the copy rests highlights the contrast between the sobriety of the cover and the vibrant red of the "MATCH" logo. No other text or illustration is visible on the front.

The cover photo offers direct testimony to the documentary aesthetic of the 1930s, with sharp focus on the subject's face and tight framing. The slightly satin finish of the period paper is perceptible in the light.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Signs of wear, rubbed corners, and slight marks of time are visible on the cover. A period copy showing normal signs of an old magazine, with no visible restoration.

Did you know? The magazine "Match" was launched in 1938, before becoming "Paris Match" after World War II. It quickly established itself as one of the most influential illustrated news weeklies in France, documenting major world events through photography.

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