Old prefectural order Marseille 1930s-40s vintage administrative document

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Description

This period document, visible in the photo, is an old prefectural order, typical of the 1930s-1940s, issued in Marseille in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. It is an official administrative document, printed on cream-colored paper with a slightly yellowed appearance from age, testifying to its antiquity. The format is rectangular and classic for French administrative archives of this period.

The typewritten text is titled "ARRÊTÉ" (ORDER) at the top of the page, followed by administrative mentions in capital letters. Several passages are legible, notably mentioning the location (Marseille) and the nature of the decision. On the left side, official blue ink stamps are visible, typical of authentic prefectural administration documents. The presence of handwritten signatures at the bottom of the sheet, as well as a handwritten annotation, confirms the official use of this document.

The paper shows a slight patina, characteristic of archive papers from the first half of the 20th century. No particular decoration, illustration, or ornamentation is visible, in accordance with the sobriety of official documents from that era. The entire text is structured and the margins are regular, with a standardized layout.

The document is placed on a carved wooden furniture, which highlights its authenticity and historical aspect. No back or back details are visible in the photo.

Condition

This old administrative document is used and sold as is. Slight traces of handling and visible patina, with no apparent tears on the shown side.

Did you know? Prefectural orders are administrative acts issued by the prefect, the state representative in each French department. Their form and presentation have changed little since the beginning of the 20th century, but each document bears distinctive marks of its era, such as ink stamps and typewriting, which gradually gave way to digital printing from the 1980s.

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