Administrative document prefectural order Marseille 1942 old stamps Bouches-du-Rhône

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Description

Official administrative document entitled "ARRÊTÉ" (prefectural order), issued by the Prefecture of Bouches-du-Rhône, 1st Division, 1st Bureau, State Public Domain, for the year 1942. This document concerns an occupation order in Marseille, more precisely in L'Estaque-Plage, and bears the handwritten signature of the prefect as well as several handwritten dated notes. The typed text specifies the request and the authorization granted to Mr. Cruciani Jean for the operation of a site on the coast, with details on its use and limitations.

The visible side has a classic rectangular format, with a layout typical of official French documents from the early 20th century: pre-printed letterhead, administrative mentions, and handwritten areas in blue and red ink. Two blue 50-centime fiscal stamps, postmarked "Marseille Domaines", are affixed to the lower left corner of the document, reinforcing its authenticity and historical value.

Several official stamps are also visible, including a circular "Ponts et Chaussées - Bouches-du-Rhône" stamp, dated October 31, 1942, as well as various handwritten mentions relating to the administrative procedure (dates, signatures, annotations). The paper has a cream tint, with slight handling marks visible on the edges, typical of a period document.

The main text, perfectly legible, mentions the conditions of use of the granted site, with precise references to previous decrees and orders. The upper margins show a handwritten annotation indicating dimensions ("87 cm x 32"), probably related to the subject of the request.

This document is an authentic testimony to the administrative functioning under the French State during the Second World War, illustrating the procedures for occupying the public maritime domain in Marseille. It is a local archival document, with period dates and stamps, ideal for studying administrative history or the iconography of French fiscal stamps.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The document shows signs of use, slight handling marks, and some folds at the edges, with no major tears visible on the shown side. The stamps, seals, and inscriptions are well-preserved and legible.

Did you know? Prefectural orders were commonly accompanied by fiscal stamps until the 1950s. These stamps, affixed to validate the administrative act, now constitute a valuable source for local fiscal and documentary history. In Marseille, occupations of the public maritime domain were strictly regulated, with each authorization having to be validated by several departments and bearing the trace of their administrative passage.

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