{"product_id":"magazine-tintin-vintage-illustre-retro-numero-special-concours-tgv","title":"Vintage retro illustrated Tintin magazine – special TGV competition issue","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 magazine, visible in the photo, is a vintage copy of the famous illustrated weekly \"Tintin,\" recognizable by its large turquoise banner on the cover, adorned with the iconic character Snowy blowing a whistle. It is a special issue titled \"EN TRAIN SPECIAL!\" (SPECIAL TRAIN!), with a striking visual hook announcing a contest \"10 TGV trips to be won.\" The cover features an original drawing in the spirit of Franco-Belgian comics, where a line of stylized elephants can be seen crossing a graphic bridge, against a background of pink mountains, and a small surprised character in the lower left, adding a humorous touch characteristic of the magazine's universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout emphasizes dominant pastel colors: sky blue for the banner, light pink for the background and main motif, with touches of gray and pale yellow on the elephants and scenery. The lettering \"tintin\" spans the entire width of the top of the cover, in an emblematic rounded typographic style of the 70s-80s, a period when this type of graphic design was common in youth press. The visual is accompanied by a red star-shaped \"concours\" (contest) cartouche, typical of special editions and event-driven issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine is displayed upright, slightly tilted, on a background of an old bookshelf, which highlights its classic vertical format. No other elements are visible on the front, apart from a discreet vertical white strip on the lower left edge, where the mention \"L0037 – 3,00F – SEPT\" appears, suggesting a September edition (year not legible here), and a price in francs, indicating a publication before the euro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is made of illustrated paper, with a matte finish, slight wear visible on the edges and corners: small folds, tiny traces of handling, and slightly rounded corners, with no apparent tears or major stains on the displayed side. The color printing remains vivid and uniform, a sign of good overall condition for an old issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The front shows moderate signs of wear consistent with age: slightly creased corners, minimal traces of handling. No major tears or stains visible on the displayed cover. Interior and back not visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nTintin magazine was founded in 1946 and influenced several generations of French-speaking readers by popularizing adventure comics. Special issues, like this one dedicated to trains and TGV contests, were regularly published to accompany major events or innovations, reflecting current events and public interest in new technologies like the TGV in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping provided by a professional seller, specializing in vintage items and old press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Tintin newspaper, BD weekly, old illustrated magazine, retro magazine, special TGV issue, vintage youth press, Tintin collector, old Tintin magazine, 80s comic strip, illustrated cover, French-speaking magazine, Tintin by train\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54308750328135,"sku":"2a6af7d3-3901-44a2-b347-344352a7c3a0","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_4485ca75-36c2-49d6-a62f-332cf4e99701.jpg?v=1783497404","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/magazine-tintin-vintage-illustre-retro-numero-special-concours-tgv","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}