Old review CONFERENCIA Université des Annales 1921 vintage retro journal

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Description

This document is a copy of the journal "CONFERENCIA", the official publication of the Université des Annales. It is issue number 15, dated July 15, 1921, 15th year (1920-1921). The pale blue cover features a central medallion portrait of Beaumarchais, accompanied by a layout typical of early 20th-century academic periodicals, with distinct typography and a highly structured organization of information.

The visible page displays a detailed table of contents, mentioning several lectures:

• "Four Great Trials: II. — Under Louis XIII The Cinq-Mars Affair" by Henri-Robert, former Bâtonnier of the Order of Lawyers,
• "Walks in 18th-Century Theaters: The New Men: Beaumarchais" by M. Henry Bidou,
• "Childcare: Digestive Disorders in Infants" by Doctor Lesage,
• Scenes from "The Barber of Seville" by Beaumarchais,
• Music: "Lied" by César Franck.

The document shows a slight curve on the upper part, corners softened by use, and a slightly yellowed tint on the edges, testifying to its age. The journal is printed on matte paper, typical of academic publishing of the era, with no clear visual indication of gloss or special texture.

The general direction, attributed to Yvonne Sarcey, is clearly visible at the top of the page. The publisher's address, "6, Rue La-Bruyère, Paris", appears at the bottom right, reinforcing the authenticity of this French academic periodical.

The highly readable layout, the themes discussed, and the presence of lectures and historical documents make this issue a characteristic example of intellectual and educational journals of the interwar period in France.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear on the cover: slightly dog-eared corners, curvature of the top edge, light handling marks, and an antique patina on the paper. No details of the back or interior are visible in this image.

Did you know? The journal "Conférencia" was created in 1907 to accompany the lecture series of the Université des Annales, a pioneering institution for intellectual popularization in France. Many intellectuals, doctors, and artists presented significant interventions there, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge to the general public during the interwar period.

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