Antique stamped envelope late 19th century philately Germany Marseille (Ref 9)

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An antique stamped envelope from the late 19th century, intended for philately. This is a postal correspondence sent from Germany to Marseille (France), with a visible postmark and period handwriting. The document features a printed red border and inscriptions "Postkarte ? Weltpostverein" as well as an integrated stamp typical of the era. A perforation is visible in the upper left corner. The overall condition shows signs of wear, stains, and patina due to age.

Condition: Used item, sold as is, with signs of wear, stains, and perforation consistent with its age.

Did you know? In the late 19th century, postcards and franked envelopes were frequently used for international exchanges thanks to the Universal Postal Union, thus facilitating correspondence between European countries.

Ideal for philately collectors, postal history enthusiasts, or to enrich a collection of antique documents. Also suitable as an original gift idea for historical correspondence enthusiasts.

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Keywords: antique postcard, stamped envelope, philately, 19th century correspondence, German stamp, postal collection, historical document, Universal Postal Union