{"product_id":"ancienne-enveloppe-obliteree-debut-xxe-bretel-freres-valognes-philatelie","title":"Early 20th century postmarked envelope Bretel Frères Valognes philately","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld postmarked envelope, early 20th century, from Bretel Frères in Valognes. The envelope features a rectangular window with a black frame and a cancelled blue stamp, along with handwritten pencil inscriptions. It bears witness to the postal and commercial history of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is second-hand and sold as-is. Visible signs of wear, marks, and patina, especially on the transparent window and the handwritten inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Window envelopes, like this one, became popular in the early 20th century for sending administrative and commercial mail, allowing the recipient's address to be clearly displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for philately collectors, postal history enthusiasts, or lovers of antique objects, this item can complete a collection or make an original gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFW guarantees careful packaging, fast shipping, and professional service for every shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal reference: (Ref 6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old envelope, philately, postal history, postmarked stamp, collection, Bretel Frères, Valognes, vintage mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54490450002247,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_1657ec96-3a27-4305-aeb8-149485f96490.jpg?v=1785648335","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancienne-enveloppe-obliteree-debut-xxe-bretel-freres-valognes-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}