{"product_id":"paris-vecu-newspaper-kiosk-old-paris-antique-postcard","title":"Paris Vécu – Newspaper Kiosk in Paris – Antique French Postcard","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal early twentieth-century French postcard from the “Paris Vécu” series, published by L. J. \u0026amp; Cie, Angoulême-Paris.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis highly detailed photographic postcard depicts \u003cstrong\u003e“Un Kiosque à Journaux”\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Parisian newspaper kiosk surrounded by customers and passers-by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe kiosk is covered with newspapers, illustrated publications and period advertising, including a striking \u003cstrong\u003eJOB\u003c\/strong\u003e advertisement above the stand. The scene captures the lively atmosphere of everyday street commerce and the importance of the press in Parisian daily life at the beginning of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSeveral men stand around the kiosk reading or browsing the publications, while additional figures can be seen in the street behind them. The architectural setting, advertising posters and street activity give the image a particularly rich documentary character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePrinted at the lower edge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Paris Vécu. — Un Kiosque à Journaux”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“L. J. \u0026amp; Cie, édit., Angoulême-Paris”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis example is \u003cstrong\u003eunused and unposted\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an \u003cstrong\u003eundivided address-only back\u003c\/strong\u003e, no correspondence, no postage stamp and no postal cancellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA pencil inventory notation is visible in the upper left corner of the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA particularly appealing piece for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eold Paris, newspaper history, street trades, advertising history, social history and antique French postcards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paris Vécu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries checklist no.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Un Kiosque à Journaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e L. J. \u0026amp; Cie, Angoulême-Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation depicted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paris, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newspaper kiosk \/ press \/ street commerce \/ Parisian daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique photographic postcard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUndivided address-only back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused \/ unposted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo correspondence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo postage stamp or postal cancellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePencil inventory notation on reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal antique postcard, not a reproduction or digital download\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 9 × 14 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic antique postcard with age-related toning and light handling wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front shows light surface wear, scattered small marks and minor spotting, together with gentle edge and corner wear. The photographic image, kiosk, advertising and printed caption remain clear and well defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse is clean overall and remains unused, with no correspondence, stamp or postal cancellation. A pencil inventory notation is visible near the upper left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original postcard shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54166979248475,"sku":"ESC-28748","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img903-bordure.jpg?v=1790144676","url":"https:\/\/escritorie.com\/products\/paris-vecu-newspaper-kiosk-old-paris-antique-postcard","provider":"Escritorie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}