{"product_id":"carte-postale-ancienne-arras-guerre-1914-1915-photo-ruines-place-gare-chanzy","title":"Old postcard Arras War 1914-1915 ruins photo Place Gare Chanzy","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\u003eAn old black and white illustrated postcard, showing a heavily damaged building in Arras during the First World War. The scene depicts the corner of Place de la Gare and Rue Chanzy, with the building's partially collapsed facade revealing gaping openings. Architectural details typical of the early 20th century are visible, including window frames, cornices, and balustrades on the facade. Several elements of the structure are destroyed, testifying to the intensity of the fighting that took place in Arras between 1914 and 1915. At the bottom of the card, a printed caption states: \"29 GUERRE 1914-1915. ? Arras. ? Angle de la Place de la Gare et de la Rue Chanzy. Corner of the place of the Station and Chanzy street ? LL. Charles Ledieu, Arras\". The inscriptions are clear, allowing the location and period to be authenticated. A handwritten annotation is visible at the top of the card, partially legible, adding a personal dimension to this historical document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographic rendering, typical of postcard prints from the 1914-1918 period, highlights the severity of urban destruction. The strong contrast between areas of shadow and light reveals the texture of the paper and the finesse of the printing of the time. No colored elements are visible; the overall image is characterized by a sepia-gray dominance, consistent with old photographic production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the front of the card is visible in the photo, with no indication of the back or the possible presence of a stamp or postal correspondence. The card shows a slight patina, with possible traces of use or handling on the edges, but no major apparent defects on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mention \"LL\" refers to the editor-photographer, a common practice on old French postcards, and the signature \"Charles Ledieu, Arras\" confirms local production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows good overall preservation, with slight signs of age compatible with the postcard's age. No tears, pronounced folds, or major stains are visible on the provided image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The city of Arras was almost entirely destroyed during the First World War, particularly during the bombardments of 1914-1915. Photographic postcards like this one were widely distributed to document the damage and serve as direct testimony of the war to families and contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful and fast shipping by a professional seller, with appropriate packaging to ensure the protection of this old document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique postcard, Arras 1914-1915, war ruins photo, Place de la Gare Chanzy, WW1 France card, old postcard Arras, Charles Ledieu LL, old black and white card, WWI destruction photo, World War card, historical postcard, postcard ruins Arras\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324367917383,"sku":"EBAY-316161473091","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6a84a394-a87d-4a62-bc0b-3aacce6783f4.jpg?v=1783752353","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-postale-ancienne-arras-guerre-1914-1915-photo-ruines-place-gare-chanzy","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}