{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-1918-castiane-tarn-correspondance-intime-guerre","title":"Handwritten letter 1918 Castane Tarn – Intimate wartime correspondence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item is a handwritten letter consisting of two sheets, dated September 30, 1918, and located in Castiane (Tarn), visible at the top left of the first sheet. The entire letter is written in black ink on hand-lined paper, with a cursive script typical of the early 20th century. The text, written in French, densely and structurally occupies each visible side, with regular margins and tight line spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first page begins with the date and location, followed by the salutation \"Ma chère Yvette,\" indicating a family or intimate correspondence. The content, although handwritten and partially legible, evokes a wartime context and personal events related to the year 1918. The writing style, with its fine, slanted letters, testifies to an experienced hand and a great mastery of period handwritten calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second visible sheet presents the continuation of the text, still handwritten in black ink, and ends with a polite closing and a handwritten signature. The paper shows a slight yellowing, characteristic of early 20th-century documents, but does not show any major tears or stains on the visible side. The lines remain clear, and general legibility is good, apart from a few passages where the ink has faded slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis document is displayed on a wooden surface, with a bookcase filled with old bound books in the background, highlighting the heritage context of the item. No decorative elements or illustrations are visible on the displayed side; only the handwritten text occupies the space. The corners of the paper are straight, with no visible strong creases on the visible area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is distinguished by the authenticity of its period writing, the presence of a precise date (1918) and location (Tarn), as well as by the theme of intimate correspondence during wartime—elements sought after in family and historical archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item, sold as is. The paper shows slight yellowing and some signs of wear compatible with its age, with no apparent major defects on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nHandwritten correspondence during World War I was an essential link between families and soldiers on the front lines. The letters exchanged during this period are now invaluable historical sources for understanding the daily lives and emotions of civilians and military personnel from 1914-1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProfessional seller, careful packaging, and fast shipping guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: 1918 handwritten letter, war correspondence, intimate writing, Tarn document, old French letter, World War I letter, family archive, Mother Yvette letter, French handwritten letter, WW1 letter, Castiane handwritten letter, 1914-1918 war memory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54272068682055,"sku":"c2b7d537-622e-4d8f-bca7-bcb860697b98","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6227389a-b9c7-4768-a076-a4a3dd3d6162.jpg?v=1782990389","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-1918-castiane-tarn-correspondance-intime-guerre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}