Vintage phone card Suc des Vosges Télécarte 50 units advertising edition

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Detailed visual description

This old telephone card, known as a "télécarte," features a front illustrated with an advertisement for the Suc des Vosges brand. On the front, a photograph of a pine forest on a blue-green background evokes the Vosges nature, with a large circular blue medallion in the center bearing the inscription "Suc des Vosges" and the "LV – La Vosgienne" coat of arms. The text "BONBONS SÈVE DE PIN" (Pine Sap Candies) and the mention "RUCHER LA VOSGIENNE" are also visible, surrounded by French and English indications about the natural taste and original content of the candies (125g, 4 1/2 oz).

The upper left corner features the characteristic golden chip of French smart telecards, framed by a white triangle for insertion. Below, the phrase "DEVINEZ OU IL PUISE SON BON GOÛT." (GUESS WHERE IT GETS ITS GOOD TASTE.) is printed in white letters on the forest. In the lower right, the mention "TELECARTE 50" appears in black on a white background, indicating a capacity of 50 units (standard for this type of card).

The support is rigid, rectangular with rounded corners, with a smooth surface and a four-color printed visual. No major defects are visible on the presented side: the card appears to be in good condition, without scratches or apparent wear, apart from slight possible handling marks, typical of a used item.

The card is placed on a table in natural light, highlighting the clarity of the illustration and the brilliance of the chip. No other element, number, or back is visible in the image.

Condition

Used item and sold as is. Front in very good visual condition, with no major alteration detected.

Did you know? Smart telecards, introduced in France in the 1980s, were prepaid media for public telephones. Some advertising series, such as the one dedicated to Suc des Vosges, were published in limited quantities and have become emblematic of 1990s French advertising design.

AFW Reassurance

Fast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller, to guarantee the safety of the item during transport.

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