Vintage telephone card Télécarte 50 Les Coups de Foudre Gina Lemon illustrated

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This French telephone card, known as a Télécarte 50, features a typical 1990s design, with a visible gold chip on the front. The main illustration, with its vibrant colors and cartoon style, evokes the world of summer and romance. It shows several drawn vignettes, including a beach scene, a female portrait, and festive scenes, all signed "Hugo Pratt" in the bottom right of the central illustration.

The handwritten title "les coups de foudre" (love at first sight) is inscribed at the top of the card, accompanied by the green and yellow Gina Lemon logo, a brand associated with iconic telecommunications and beverages of the period. The mention "LA COLLECTION DE TELECARTES LA PLUS CHAUDE DE L’ETE" (THE HOTTEST TELECARDS COLLECTION OF THE SUMMER) is printed at the bottom of the card, highlighting the promotional and seasonal nature of this edition.

The card has a smooth finish, with rounded corners and a dominant off-white background. The illustrations, with their warm tones, contrast with the light support and highlight the advertising and artistic graphics of the era.

On the right side is the value "Télécarte 50," indicating a usage capacity of 50 units, standard for this type of item. No other details are visible on this side regarding the precise issue date or other technical mentions.

Condition

Used telephone card, sold as is. The image shows a well-preserved front, with no major scratches or visible chips on the surface or corners. The colors remain vibrant and the text perfectly legible.

Did you know? Chip-based telephone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s and became a very popular advertising and artistic medium during the 1990s. Illustrated series, like this one signed by Hugo Pratt, were often issued in limited quantities for seasonal or promotional campaigns.

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