{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-1935-marseille-societe-amicale-peche-hydraulique-vintage","title":"Handwritten letter 1935 Marseille Amicale Hydraulic Fishing Society vintage","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\u003ePeriod handwritten letter, dated January 29, 1935, from the \"Société Amicale Mathématique de Pêche\" (a 1901 law association) in St-Arnoult, Marseille. This official administrative document features a printed letterhead at the top left, depicting an allegorical figure and the mention \"République Française\". A blue oval stamp \"Service Maritime du Port de Marseille\" dated February 13, 1935, as well as a handwritten reference \"A-80031\" at the top right, attest to its processing in public archives and its period authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter, written in black ink, displays neat handwriting typical of administrative documents from the early 20th century. The subject of the letter concerns issues related to public works and hydraulics, in connection with the use of a concession in the port, making it a direct testimony to Marseille's maritime and administrative activity during the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire text is structured on a page with horizontal lines, on cream-colored paper with a slightly yellowed appearance, evoking the natural aging of old papers. The margins are regular and the letter is addressed to \"Monsieur le Préfet des Bouches-du-Rhône\", with a handwritten signature of the chairman of the administrative committee, \"Rouze\", visible at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document is presented on a wooden support (not included), and the visible side shows no tears or apparent chips. A few discreet marks related to the age of the paper can be noted, particularly a slight patina on the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is, with traces of use and a natural paper patina. No major apparent defects on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe port of Marseille, one of the oldest in the Mediterranean, experienced intense administrative and technical activity during the first half of the 20th century, particularly for the organization of hydraulic concessions and public works related to navigation and fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are ensured by a professional seller specializing in historical and archival documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, handwritten document, Marseille archives, vintage administrative paper, public works, hydraulics, port of Marseille, official writing, 1930s correspondence, old French document, vintage letter, port administration, historical document France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489647743303,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_fef0824f-922f-4a6f-9e6d-d86532c4b2b1.jpg?v=1785631240","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-1935-marseille-societe-amicale-peche-hydraulique-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}