Magazine Match August 24, 1939 old retro press France vintage weekly

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Visual Description

Old weekly magazine titled "MATCH", presented here with a vintage cover dated August 24, 1939. The black and white cover shows an elderly man wearing a traditional feathered hat, looking through a spyglass amidst foliage. The image illustrates a rural or mountainous scene, typical of press photographic reports from the late 1930s.

The "MATCH" logo is printed in white letters on a red background, clearly visible at the top left of the cover. At the bottom right is the mention "Season of intrigues in Salzburg", probably indicating one of the main topics of this issue. The mention "THE WEEKLY OF WORLD NEWS" is printed at the bottom of the page, followed by the date August 24, 1939 and the price of 2 francs, characteristic elements of pre-war French periodicals.

The cover shows a patina and slight wear on the edges, testifying to its age. The corners are slightly marked, with no major tears or visible stains on the presented face. The print remains clear and legible, with well-preserved contrast for a magazine of this period.

The magazine is photographed standing, leaning against a carved wooden cabinet, which highlights its vertical format typical of old illustrated press. No information about the back or inside is visible in the photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible wear and patina on the cover, slightly rubbed corners. The overall condition is consistent with a vintage magazine preserved without apparent restoration.

Did you know? The "Match" magazine was launched in France in 1938, before becoming "Paris Match" in 1949. Its photographic covers and illustrated reports quickly made it a benchmark in the French magazine press, adopting from its beginnings a style inspired by international photojournalism.

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