{"product_id":"lettre-assurance-la-mondiale-1947-ancienne-papier-dactylographie-marseille","title":"LA MONDIALE insurance letter 1947 old typewritten paper Marseille","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\u003eVintage typed letter issued by the company LA MONDIALE, visible on official letterhead. The document is dated September 30, 1947, in Marseille, and addressed to Madame Veuve Henri BLANC, 180 rue de Rome, Marseille. The typewritten text concerns a life insurance contract, with visible reference \"Contrat 225.254, BLANC\". The content refers to the payment of a guarantee following the death of the insured, Henri BLANC, and invites the recipient to visit the insurer's offices. The letter bears a handwritten signature at the bottom of the page, with no legible name indicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper has a slightly yellowed ivory tint, characteristic of period documents, with clean edges and some discreet handling marks. The \"LA MONDIALE\" letterhead is printed in capital letters, accompanied by the company's addresses in Marseille and Lille. The layout is typical of administrative correspondence from the late 1940s, with a structured presentation and regular margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typed text remains generally legible, despite slight signs of wear or discoloration in places. No decorative motifs are visible, the overall appearance being sober and focused on the informative and official aspect. The letter is placed on a wooden surface, in an upright position, with an old bookshelf background that adds a touch of authenticity but does not belong to the object itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of post-war administrative document reflects the practices of insurance contract management and the formality of postal exchanges of the time. The absence of handwritten elements, with the exception of the signature, confirms the use of typewriters for the production of official mail in the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is strictly described according to the visible side: the back and interior are not observable in the provided photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The paper shows normal signs of age: slight handling marks, discreet yellowing, but no apparent tears on the visible side. The text remains legible and the signature is present at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The company LA MONDIALE, founded in 1905 in Lille, specialized in life insurance and individual provident funds. In the immediate post-war period, insurance correspondence was systematically typewritten, with each copy archived on letterhead to ensure the authenticity and traceability of official exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging, fast shipping, and professional handling by AFW. Your vintage document will be sent with the utmost care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, life insurance, LA MONDIALE, typed document, administrative paper, 1940s correspondence, vintage mail, letterhead, Marseille, post-war insurance, old insurance letter, French vintage paper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319098200391,"sku":"86474cd1-41e3-46a6-b8b8-68309cd2d90d","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_3c520394-b856-4a8c-8682-16a51ff96308.jpg?v=1783640384","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-assurance-la-mondiale-1947-ancienne-papier-dactylographie-marseille","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}