Old postmarked envelope early 20th century Moulins philatelic display case Ref 6

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Old postmarked envelope, early 20th century, from the Paul Méténier haberdashery in Moulins (Allier). The envelope features a brown-tinted transparent window, surrounded by a purple border, and a red 5-centime stamp. The commercial inscriptions and address are clearly legible on the front.

Condition: Signs of handling, visible age marks, creases, and small wear on the edges. The item is sold as is, ideal for philately enthusiasts or collectors of antique correspondence.

Did you know? Windowed business envelopes were used from the early 20th century to facilitate mail processing in businesses. Today, they are valuable witnesses to local postal and commercial history.

Suitable for collectors of old letters, philately enthusiasts, or to complete a collection of historical documents. Can also make an original gift for a postal history enthusiast.

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Reference: Ref 6

Keywords: old envelope, philately, vintage mail, postmarked, Moulins, 5c stamp, window, correspondence, early 20th century collection