{"product_id":"lettre-ancienne-1957-marseille-tunis-enveloppe-par-avion-vintage-annees-50","title":"Old letter 1957 Marseille Tunis + envelope By Air Mail vintage 50s","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\u003eOld typed letter with its original envelope, sent by airmail in 1957 between Tunis and Marseille. The letter, dated October 16, 1957, is addressed to Monsieur François Jullien, residing at 34 rue Pavillon in Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône, France). The text, perfectly legible on the visible side, expresses thanks for financial aid provided to a student in Aix-en-Provence, also mentioning the repayment of a sum of money. The handwritten signature \"A. Vairelli\" appears at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe accompanying envelope, partially visible under the letter, bears the inscription \"PAR AVION\" (BY AIRMAIL), a red and blue bordered frame typical of international mail from the 1950s, as well as a period stamp and a postmark from \"La Foire Internationale de Tunis, 16.X.57\". The recipient's address, printed in capital letters, matches the one indicated in the letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe documents show careful layout, characteristic of administrative or family correspondence from the second half of the 20th century. The ink of the letter appears black, with regular typography typical of typewriters of the era. The letter paper shows some marked creases, indicating its storage in the original envelope, without major visible alteration on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence testifies to an exchange between France and Tunisia in the late 1950s, in a family or academic context. The ensemble offers an authentic glimpse into the epistolary style, vocabulary, and postal practices of that period. The juxtaposition of the letter and its envelope in the photo highlights their good general condition and the vintage aspect of the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot therefore includes a signed typed letter and its stamped envelope, elements gathered for lovers of old correspondence, historical documents, or postal memorabilia from the Maghreb and Provence of the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The letter and envelope show signs of use, with no tears or apparent stains on the visible sides. The writing and postal markings are clear and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"Par Avion\" envelopes with tricolor borders were used to distinguish international airmail from the 1930s onwards, facilitating their sorting and rapid delivery. The postmark of the Tunis International Fair of 1957 attests to a major event of the time, symbolizing the economic and cultural dynamism of post-independence Tunisia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in old documents and period correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, vintage correspondence, Par Avion envelope, 1957 document, Marseille Tunis mail, 1950s missive, typed letter, old letter France, postal history, vintage international mail, old paper, signed document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54316676120903,"sku":"5c938b24-0f5f-473c-80e0-b7a01517e917","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_e94c840a-5fcb-4ba3-bfd8-07609e608b07.jpg?v=1783608825","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-ancienne-1957-marseille-tunis-enveloppe-par-avion-vintage-annees-50","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}