{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-1918-paris-temoignage-guerre-encre-bleue-vintage-ancien","title":"Handwritten letter 1918 Paris, war testimony, blue ink, vintage antique","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 handwritten letter, dated December 17, 1918, in Paris, displayed on a wooden surface with a library of old books in the background. The document is written in blue ink on a cream-colored paper, slightly yellowed with age. The cursive handwriting is typical of the early 20th century, fluid and regular, with some underlined words and personal touches in the calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text, although partially legible, begins with \"Dear Norman, I am sending you 2 programs for Sunday's session...\", indicating a family or intimate context, directly related to the period of the World War I Armistice. The paper shows slight wear on the upper left corner, which is folded, and some small marks of age on the edges, with no major visible tears on the front face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is displayed flat, with the entire front visible. No watermark, logo, or publisher's mark is visible on this side. The dark blue ink color has retained good intensity despite the years, allowing most of the handwritten text to be distinguished. The support appears to be ordinary paper of the time, without observable relief or embossing in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe writing style and the inscribed date clearly place this document in the immediate post-war period, making it a valuable and authentic historical testimony of daily life and shared emotions at the end of the conflict. The rectangular format is classic for correspondence of this period, with a slightly wavy appearance in places, suggesting prolonged storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation scene, with old books in the background, highlights the heritage character and authenticity of this letter, ideal for display in a showcase, office, or historical library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the edges, upper left corner folded, yellowed paper, writing well preserved on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten correspondence from the 1914-1918 period is a major historical source for understanding daily life, feelings, and family ties during the Great War and the immediate post-war period. These letters are now preserved in numerous public and private archives, testifying to their heritage importance.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, handwritten correspondence, 1918 document, war testimony, Paris 1918, vintage paper, old writing, historical document, period letter, old letter, antique document, handwritten blue ink\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54312355660103,"sku":"7680711d-8b98-4fac-93bb-9cff76e0e131","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_eed306f3-46ac-4f87-a62a-c4998283bcec.jpg?v=1783539521","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-1918-paris-temoignage-guerre-encre-bleue-vintage-ancien","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}