Review Conferentia University Annals 1921 old literary retro newspaper

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Description

Old issue of the journal "Conférencia ? Journal de l?Université des Annales", 15th year, no. 18, dated September 1, 1921. The cover, visible in the photo, features a sober layout typical of the early 20th century, with dark blue printed characters on cream paper. A portrait of a child, captioned "Mérimée enfant" (Mérimée as a child), is reproduced in the center, surrounded by a list of conferences and poems announced in the contents.

The main title, "Conférencia," is inscribed in large stylized typography, followed by the mention "Journal de l?Université des Annales." At the top of the page is the general director, Yvonne Sarcey. Information on the year (1920-1921), the number (18), and the precise date (September 1, 1921) are clearly indicated to the left and right of the portrait.

The contents announce several conferences and literary themes: contemporary poets, 19th-century novels, childcare, as well as poems by various authors. The original price ("Le N° 1 Franc") and the publisher's address in Paris ("5, Rue La-Bruyère") are also visible. The journal appears to consist of stapled or stitched sheets, with no apparent rigid binding in the image.

The paper shows a slight patina due to age, with tiny handling marks visible on the upper right edge, but the overall condition remains good for a periodical of this era. No major defects are visible on the presented side. The background of the photo, made up of old bound books, highlights the historical aspect of the journal.

This issue is an authentic testament to the French literary and academic press of the early 1920s, at the crossroads of literature, pedagogy, and Parisian cultural life.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight traces of wear compatible with its age, but the cover is well preserved and the printing is legible.

Did you know? The journal "Conférencia" was founded in 1907 and was one of the major periodicals for disseminating intellectual conferences and debates in Paris. It regularly published interventions by prominent literary, scientific, and political figures, thus democratizing access to knowledge at a time when radio and television did not yet exist.

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