Magazine Paris Match 1939 old illustrated retro music Poland cover

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This news magazine, identifiable as an issue of the weekly "Match," features a black and white photograph on its cover of a young woman in traditional attire, playing a tuba. The inscription "Paysanne polonaise à la fête" (Polish peasant woman at the festival) specifies the folkloric context of the scene. The distinctive "MATCH" logo appears clearly at the top left, printed in white on a red background, a graphic characteristic of the era.

The date clearly legible at the bottom of the cover indicates August 17, 1939, placing this issue on the eve of World War II. The mention "L’HEBDOMADAIRE DE L’ACTUALITÉ MONDIALE" (The Weekly of World News) highlights the international vocation of the magazine. The displayed price (2 francs) and the period typography reinforce the vintage authenticity of this copy.

The visual highlights a scene of a popular Polish festival, with attention to the details of the folk costume (embroidery, puffed sleeves, visible bracelet). The printing is in bichromy, with a dominant black and white, typical of pre-war publications.

The magazine shows a slightly worn edge, visible in the photo, but the cover remains clearly legible. No text is visible on the back or inside in this image; only the front cover is shown.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible wear on the spine and corners of the cover.

Did you know? The magazine "Match," ancestor of Paris Match, was launched in 1938 under the name "Match, l'hebdomadaire de l'actualité mondiale." It ceased publication during World War II before being relaunched as "Paris Match" in 1949. Pre-war issues have become rare and bear witness to the historical context of the late 1930s.

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