{"product_id":"magazine-paris-match-30-mai-1940-ancien-retro-presse-epoque-petain-vintage","title":"Magazine Paris Match May 30, 1940 old retro press Pétain era vintage","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 vintage magazine is an original copy of the periodical \"MATCH,\" dated May 30, 1940, recognizable by its iconic grey and red bichrome cover. The visual features a black and white photographic portrait of Marshal Pétain, in military uniform, occupying the entire front cover. The \"MATCH\" logo appears in a bright red cartouche, top left, with a graphic typography very characteristic of the 1940s. At the bottom right, the date \"30 MAI 1940\" and the price \"2 fr.\" are clearly printed, highlighting the authenticity and publication period of this copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sober layout, with its wide red lower band and the absence of other illustrations or texts, reflects the aesthetic of French illustrated press magazines at the beginning of World War II. The overall condition of the magazine, as it appears in the photo, shows an intact cover, with no visible tears, and a spine slightly marked by time, typical of paper publications from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait of Marshal Pétain, explicitly mentioned below the image by the inscription \"LE MARECHAL PETAIN,\" testifies to the highly marked historical context of this issue, published a few weeks after the German offensive of May 1940. The format of the magazine, with its stapled binding visible on the edge, is typical of French periodicals of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe color palette limited to sepia, grey, and red tones, as well as the paper texture visible in the photo, confirm the vintage and retro character of this historical newspaper. No other text, advertising, or illustration is visible on this outer face, allowing focus on the strong visual impact of the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of magazine is particularly sought after for its documentary interest in the French press during World War II, its iconography, and its period graphic style. It constitutes a tangible witness to French editorial history and the evolution of press design in the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed magazine, sold as is. The visible cover presents an overall clean appearance, with usual signs of wear, particularly on the spine. No visible tears or chips on the visible face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The magazine \"Match,\" launched in 1938, was one of the main French illustrated weeklies before becoming \"Paris Match\" in 1949. Its format and photographic style marked the press of the interwar period and World War II, offering a unique testimony to the society and news of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller specialized in antique press and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique magazine, illustrated press, Match 1940, retro newspaper, vintage Paris Match, Pétain cover, World War II press, old French magazine, historical review, collector's magazine, period press, French vintage magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54281447604551,"sku":"c5cf84a7-7b8b-4107-96e3-b1aa038e0c0d-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_7d4af76e-a0bc-4e37-be2a-c8c014c0c1bf.jpg?v=1783076595","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/magazine-paris-match-30-mai-1940-ancien-retro-presse-epoque-petain-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}