About This Issue
Published by Hachette, Tout l’Univers N°174 brings together history, geography, science, and illustrated learning in a large weekly format. This French-language issue dates from the week of 17–24 February 1965.
Its colourful cover presents an ancient Egyptian scene beneath a luminous yellow sky. A bearded figure gestures toward a pyramid, with water, a boat, and distant hills completing the composition. The red masthead and yellow border create a distinctive contrast with the blue clothing and softly shaded landscape.
Illustrated History and Everyday Science
Inside, a double-page illustration presents soldiers of the French Revolutionary period in varied uniforms. Accompanying sections discuss mass mobilisation, the national army, clothing, and military victory. The panorama combines individual figures with explanatory text, reflecting the publication’s accessible approach to historical education.
“Le Cantal, pays du fromage et de la bourrée” explores the Auvergne through landscape, regional costume, and volcanic geography. A green panoramic illustration accompanies a costumed couple and a labelled cross-section of volcanic terrain.
Other features examine greenhouses and the development of land transport. Illustrated diagrams and compact text connect practical science with historical subjects. “Les Services d’Hygiène de la Ville” explains municipal public health through linked illustrations, vehicles, inspections, and swimming facilities.
Maps, Calendars and Games
The back cover features “Les Diverses Dates à Travers le Monde.” Its colour map illustrates different calendar year counts across parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The explanatory panel below connects the map with the issue’s broader discussion of time.
A “Jouons” section adds geography questions, flags, and a history-and-geography crossword. Together, these pages offer an engaging record of mid-century French educational publishing. This is one magazine issue, rather than a complete encyclopedia volume.
Condition
Very good overall, with bright illustrations and generally clean-looking photographed pages. Light edge wear, gentle page waviness, and minor corner handling are visible. Some age-related paper toning is present.
The issue is reported complete at 20 pages. The photographs show selected spreads rather than a page-by-page collation. Please examine the photographs for the condition of this individual copy.
Key Details
Publication: Tout l’Univers
Publisher: Hachette, Paris
Issue: N°174
Date: Week of 17–24 February 1965
Language: French
Material: Printed paper
Dimensions: Approximately 25 × 31 cm
Page count: 20 pages
Subjects: Ancient Egypt, Revolutionary army, Cantal, greenhouses, public health, transport, calendars
SKU: 2C146
A Distinctive Illustrated Issue
The Egyptian cover, calendar map, and military panorama give this issue a varied visual identity. It suits collectors interested in vintage educational magazines, historical illustration, or French print culture.
