Vintage 50-Unit Phone Card Giovanni Caselli The Great Inventors

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Description

This rectangular smart card, in standard format, features an illustrated portrait of Giovanni Caselli, a famous inventor, on its front face, set against a gradient red background. The inscription "Giovanni Caselli" appears in white letters on the right side, while "Télécarte 50" is displayed at the bottom left, indicating a capacity of 50 units. Next to the portrait, a drawing evokes one of Caselli's inventions, reinforcing the iconography dedicated to great inventors. The golden electronic chip is clearly visible on the left side of the card, characteristic of French phone cards from the 1990s.

The card's surface has a smooth and glossy appearance, typical of phone cards from this period. The dominant colors are red, white, and various shades of brown for the portrait, with fine details on the machine depicted on the right. The printing is sharp, and the inscriptions are perfectly legible on the visible side.

The design highlights a commemorative aesthetic, often used to celebrate historical or scientific figures. The graphic style, both realistic and illustrative, is characteristic of special editions or thematic series published for cultural or educational promotion.

The card is photographed against a neutral white background, which enhances its colors and allows for appreciation of the overall condition of the front face. No major defects are visible on this side: no deep scratches, stains, or damaged corners in the image provided.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front face shown is in good visual condition, with clear colors and sharp inscriptions. Only the visible side is described; the condition of the back is not assessed here.

Did you know? Giovanni Caselli (1815-1891) was the inventor of the pantelegraph, considered the ancestor of the modern fax machine. His device, developed in the 1860s, allowed for the remote transmission of images and texts via telegraph, revolutionizing written communication before the advent of the telephone.

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