Scout Pionnier Magazine No. 446, October 1986, urban cover, France
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The magazine shown in the photo is issue number 446 of the monthly journal "Scout Pionnier," dated October 1986 according to the inscription at the bottom left of the cover. It is a printed periodical, intended for the Pionniers branch of Scouts de France, identifiable by the mention "Scout. Pionnier No. 446, Revue mensuelle des Scouts de France, octobre 1986" visible on the bottom left edge of the front cover.
The cover features a striking visual: an urban photograph in predominantly gray tones, showing a bare tree in the foreground, framed by tall modern buildings. This contrast between nature and urban architecture is reinforced by the vertical composition and the accentuated perspective of the buildings. The title "PIONNIER SCOUT" appears at the top, in pale blue capital letters, partially obscured by the central fold.
The visible item is a stapled magazine, with a flexible format, of which only the front cover is shown. The overall condition appears good: the spine and visible edges do not show any major snags or apparent tears, and the surface displays correct preservation, without visible stains or annotations. The slight central curve indicates frequent handling or prolonged storage, typical of magazines from this era.
The cover photograph, signed in small print on the left, suggests careful editorial production, consistent with the graphic spirit of French scout periodicals from the 1980s. No other text or illustration is visible on this side, with the exception of the title and publication details.
This magazine constitutes concrete evidence of French scout publishing in the 80s, at the crossroads of scouting and urban evolution, illustrated by this original photographic choice.
Condition: Used item sold as is. The front cover, visible in the photo, appears generally clean, with no major apparent defects. Traces of use and slight handling marks possible, consistent with the age and nature of the magazine.
Did you know? The Scouts de France movement launched the "Scout Pionnier" magazine to accompany the adolescent branch (Pionniers) starting in 1964. Each issue offered features on current events, associative life, and major societal themes, with particular attention paid to the evolution of scouting in the urban context of the 1980s.
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