{"product_id":"document-ancien-travaux-publics-hydrauliques-marseille-1938-vintage-administrati","title":"Ancient document Public Works Hydraulic Marseille 1938 vintage administrative","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis period administrative document, dated July 26, 1938, is a typed original concerning Hydraulic Public Works in Marseille. The visible page features a neat layout, typical of French official correspondence from the 1930s. The text pertains to the regulation of temporary occupation of the public maritime domain, specifically at the \"Pont de la Fontaine des Tuilles,\" on the Marseille coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document includes an administrative header with the mention \"LITTORAL\" and capitalized, underlined titles, indicating the regulatory nature of the content. An official blue, oval stamp is clearly visible in the upper left, with the mention \"Ponts \u0026amp; Chaussées\" and a handwritten date of 1938, attesting to the authenticity and institutional origin of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper has an old ivory tint with irregular edges and signs of wear, including creases, small tears, and a missing upper left corner, characteristic of administrative archives from this period. The typewriter typography is clear and regular, with a spacious layout and the use of technical terms specific to public works and maritime domain management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first page refers to correspondence between the Director of State Lands and the Chief Engineer, addressing the regulation of quay occupation by a fishing company. The text references the \"Fontaine des Tuiles\" and the administrative procedures of the time, testifying to the functioning of maritime public services in Marseille during the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document is presented in an old library setting, which emphasizes its historical character. No verso or interior pages are visible in the photo, so the description strictly pertains to the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed document, sold as-is. Shows visible signs of wear: frayed edges, small tears, missing upper left corner, creases, and handling marks. Legible text and clearly visible official stamp on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Ponts et Chaussées (Bridges and Roads) services, mentioned in this document, were responsible in France for the maintenance and management of public infrastructures such as roads, bridges, and hydraulic works. In Marseille, their role was crucial for the development of the coastline and the management of the public maritime domain in the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Sale handled by a professional specializing in antique and administrative documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old administrative document, Public Works Marseille, Ponts et Chaussées, 1930s coastline, port regulation, vintage archive, typed paper, public maritime domain, France 1938, official document, old French document, vintage paperwork\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489868075335,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_48e80e91-d0c2-43cd-8141-bc7ab4d71923.jpg?v=1785632077","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/document-ancien-travaux-publics-hydrauliques-marseille-1938-vintage-administrati","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}