{"product_id":"document-notarie-manuscrit-ancien-1902-marseille-cachet-officiel-vintage","title":"Old handwritten notarized document 1902 Marseille, vintage official seal","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 document is a handwritten notarial deed dated January 29, 1902, clearly visible at the top right of the sheet. Written in black ink on headed paper, it features careful cursive script typical of official documents from the early 20th century. The text occupies most of the visible side, with handwritten marginal annotations and several reference numbers inscribed by hand on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document bears a circular official seal at the top left, where a figure and a partially legible inscription can be distinguished, confirming its notarial authenticity. A second blind stamp is also perceptible below the first, providing an additional guarantee of administrative authenticity. The title of the document, its stakeholders, and certain details, such as the mention of the city of Marseille and proper names (François Marin Chomas, company La Pierre du Foyer), are clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper has a slightly yellowish cream tint, highlighting its period patina, and reveals the fine and regular texture of the support, typical of notarial deeds from this period. No illustrations or decorative ornamentation, apart from the official seals, are visible on the displayed side. The document is photographed flat on a wooden surface, clearly showing its edges and the slight central fold due to storage or archiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant calligraphy, the lateral handwritten notes, and the traces of penmanship give this deed significant heritage and documentary value. The writing style, presentation, and text structure, with its legal formulas, are typical of authentic deeds from early 20th-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The document has a consistent patina, some visible archival folds, and slight marks related to its age. No tearing or major stains are apparent on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e French notarial deeds from the early 20th century were manually written and preserved on watermarked paper, often accompanied by ink and blind stamps, guaranteeing their legal authenticity. The city of Marseille, mentioned here, was a major administrative and commercial center at that time, explaining the frequent presence of cooperative societies and detailed notarial deeds in its archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique documents and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten notarial deed, old Marseille document, vintage paper 1902, official seal, old writing, notarial archive, authentic manuscript, French notarial deed, old French document, antique paperwork, early 20th-century administrative document, historical archive France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54309594825031,"sku":"345bc230-2ee0-443e-afbe-c36f7db37f8e","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_8b250634-f6f6-4e6b-bccf-cb62d7a8b7e6.jpg?v=1783511360","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/document-notarie-manuscrit-ancien-1902-marseille-cachet-officiel-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}