{"product_id":"carte-postale-ancienne-arras-14-18-ruines-guerre-1914-1918-photo-vintage-ww1","title":"Old postcard Arras 14-18 ruins War 1914-1918 vintage photo WWI","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld postcard illustrating a scene from the First World War in Arras. The visual shows a panorama of urban ruins, with heavily damaged, collapsed, and partially destroyed buildings, typical of the destruction of the Great War. The monochrome photograph, in sepia tone, highlights the collapsed structures, broken wooden frameworks, and gaping walls, emphasizing the violence of the bombardments suffered by the city. The inscription printed in the upper left corner specifies: \"2930. ARRAS – Un coin de la petite Place \/ A part of the little Place.\" In the lower left corner, the mention \"La Ronéo\" is visible, likely the postcard publisher. The overall composition is realistic and documentary, faithful to the style of postcards from the 1914-1918 period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed scene occupies the entire visible face of the card, without decorative borders. The print is clear despite a slight patina due to age, and the surface shows a slight yellowing characteristic of old papers. No handwritten details are visible on the displayed face. Architectural details, such as collapsed arches and stones, are clearly perceptible and reinforce the historical and authentic aspect of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sepia contrast and print quality are typical of productions published during or just after World War I. The documentary photographic style aims to bear witness to the reality of the destruction, without staging. The postcard is flat, with no embossing or apparent ornamentation on the visible side. The period typography and bilingual mention (French\/English) reinforce the authenticity of the object as a visual testimony of the Great War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is presented on a wooden surface, with a mountain backdrop (irrelevant to the document itself). No major defects are visible on the image, apart from normal general wear for an object of this age: slightly blunted corners, patinated surface, uniform sepia tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Uniform wear and tear: patina, slightly softened corners, surface well-preserved for an old card. The image and inscriptions remain legible and clear on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Arras was one of the French cities most affected by the bombardments of the First World War. Its \"Petite Place\" and many historical buildings were largely destroyed between 1914 and 1918, then rebuilt identically after the conflict, which today makes up the city's heritage reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping with tracking. Professional expertise to guarantee the authenticity and quality of every item offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: 14-18 postcard, Arras war photo, WW1 postcard, WWI ruins, old Arras card, historical photo France, postcard France 1914-1918, destroyed sepia card, vintage photo card, old French postcard, La Ronéo Arras, war ruins souvenir card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54266259800391,"sku":"061ee2ba-0a37-4349-8510-ad3ea4793e4f","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_1faba974-920b-4e53-a84b-065f07eaa5e3.jpg?v=1782920906","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-postale-ancienne-arras-14-18-ruines-guerre-1914-1918-photo-vintage-ww1","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}