{"product_id":"ancienne-lettre-administrative-manuscrite-1829-xixe-cachets-fiscaux-25-c","title":"Old handwritten administrative letter 1829, 19th century, 25 c tax stamps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e19th-century handwritten administrative letter, dated July 29, 1829, written in brown ink on antique paper with handwritten initials, signatures, and printed fiscal stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld handwritten administrative document, presented on a cream-toned sheet of paper, with the cursive writing characteristic of acts and correspondence from the early 19th century. The whole retains a beautiful documentary presence, with brown ink, tight lines, large calligraphic loops, and period flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower part reveals a handwritten mention dated \"July 29, 1829\". Several printed stamps are visible, including a 25-centimes fiscal stamp with an allegorical figure, as well as a circular administrative stamp, adding further interest to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContext\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDated 1829, this letter falls within the period of the French Restoration, under the reign of Charles X. Administrative documents from this era are distinguished by their very cursive writing, their legal or institutional formulas, as well as the use of stamped papers and fiscal marks intended to officialize acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Antique paper showing natural patina, with foxing, handling marks, folds, and signs of age. Some small marginal fragilities are visible, consistent with the age and use of the document. The writing and stamps remain legible and decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging adapted to antique documents. Professional shipping with rigid protection to preserve the sheet during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: [Old handwritten administrative letter 19th century 1829]\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54220705399111,"sku":"50142-db010d08-467e-41f3-81ce-de12901d94be-PA3.57","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_be2ec190-0249-4fcc-8ca1-a259abf412e4.jpg?v=1782289492","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancienne-lettre-administrative-manuscrite-1829-xixe-cachets-fiscaux-25-c","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}