{"product_id":"magazine-match-noel-1939-ancien-presse-retro-france-soldat-uniforme","title":"Magazine Match Christmas 1939 old retro press France soldier uniform","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage magazine is a copy of \"Match,\" a special Christmas issue dated December 21, 1939. The cover features a black and white photograph of a young child with bright eyes, wearing a light ribbon in her hair, in a photographic style typical of the late 1930s. The \"MATCH\" logo in bright red within a circle at the top left immediately catches the eye, highlighting the strong visual identity of the title at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bottom of the cover, a red band indicates the main theme: \"The French soldier's uniforms in colour through the centuries,\" highlighting an illustrated dossier on military history, a subject of particular interest on the eve of World War II. The word \"NOEL\" (Christmas) is discreetly printed on the left, recalling the festive context of this issue. The original price, \"2 fr,\" is visible on the right, indicating the publication period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout is characteristic of illustrated press from the late 1930s, with a full-page photo and prominent typography. The overall visual appearance shows a vintage patina, with slightly curled edges and moderate wear, with no major tears or stains apparent on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrasts of the photographic print, the paper grain, and the child's clothing style are consistent with a late 1930s publication. No other decorative elements or illustrations are visible on this side, the simplicity of the visual highlighting the authenticity of antique press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis magazine is a used copy, sold as is, with signs of wear consistent with its age, particularly slightly marked corners and edges. The cover is in good condition, with no insurmountable flaws visible on the front side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"Match\" magazine was launched in 1938, before becoming \"Paris Match\" in 1949. During World War II, the publication of \"Match\" was interrupted several times due to the political context and paper restrictions. The 1939 issues are sought after for their testimony to French society on the eve of the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller specializing in antique press and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: vintage magazine, retro press, Match 1939, illustrated review France, vintage Christmas, period newspaper, French uniforms, historical press, collector's magazine, old French magazine, antique press, French soldier review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54236640706887,"sku":"1b53978e-bbe2-4512-a4c4-029c77511c53-PA0.31","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_420316e7-eb0f-4682-9b72-29419a2dc1e5.jpg?v=1782486925","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/magazine-match-noel-1939-ancien-presse-retro-france-soldat-uniforme","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}