{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-17-aout-1943-temoignage-guerre-seconde-guerre-dijon-papier-a-e","title":"Handwritten letter August 17, 1943 testimony war Second World War Dijon paper with","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\u003eAuthentic handwritten letter dated August 17, 1943, written in Dijon, during the height of World War II. The document is written in ink on a letterhead sheet \"PIERRE DECKMYN,\" clearly visible in the upper left. The text occupies almost the entire page, featuring dense and neat handwriting, typical of correspondence from the early 1940s. The printed letterhead and precise dating in the upper right confirm the authenticity of the period and historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis letter bears witness to a personal moment during the war, likely addressed to a wife or loved one, as suggested by the tone and form of the narrative. The letter evokes elements of daily life in Dijon under occupation, with details on movements, the atmosphere, and the author's feelings. The paper has a slight ivory tint, with subtly patinated edges, characteristic of period paper, with no visible mention of major tears or significant stains on the shown side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe format is traditional, a single sheet type, without illustration or ornamentation, which corresponds to the administrative or private uses of the time. The visible page shows only a handwritten recto, with bluish ink writing, slightly faded in places but generally legible. The mention \"Dijon, 17 Août 1943\" in the upper right, followed by continuous text, attests to a direct testimony, written on the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, the letter is placed on a dark wooden surface, accompanied by old books, reinforcing its historical character and the authenticity of its presentation. No other elements or annotations appear on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The sheet shows slight signs of wear consistent with its age: patina on the edges, slight handling marks, but no major degradation visible on the photographed side. The ink remains legible on the entire shown page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nDuring World War II, private correspondence was strictly regulated by censorship and often represented the only link between families separated by the conflict. Handwritten letters from this period are now valuable documents for studying daily life under the Occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller, specialized in historical documents and old papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten letter WWII, World War Two testimony, 1943 correspondence, Dijon historical document, Pierre Deckmyn letterhead, war era letter, WWII letter France, personal writing 1940s, old letter Dijon, World War Two history, family testimony 39-45, soldier's wife letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54313394798919,"sku":"1a8efac9-a153-4c0c-81f1-7409323efac0","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_c90a5c6f-7dd2-45f8-bdc5-01c207b4d9f6.jpg?v=1783558421","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-17-aout-1943-temoignage-guerre-seconde-guerre-dijon-papier-a-e","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}