{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-1939-1945-emouvante-correspondance-guerre-ecriture-bleue","title":"Moving handwritten letter 1939-1945 - blue ink 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod handwritten letter, written in blue ink on a rectangular sheet of paper, visible in the photo. The document features dense cursive writing, occupying almost the entire surface, with narrow margins. The text, dated November 2, 1939, in the upper left, bears witness to personal correspondence during World War II. The fluid and tight writing style suggests a quill or ink pen, typical of the 1930s-1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is photographed resting on a dark wooden surface, in front of a row of antique bound books, lending a historical atmosphere to the ensemble. The paper shows a light, slightly ivory hue, with no apparent creases or stains on the visible side. The blue ink, uniformly distributed, remains clearly legible despite a slight patina of time, characteristic of old documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence, clearly personal, reveals an emotional tone, reinforced by the density of the text and the care taken with the calligraphy. In the lower left corner, a small piece of paper bearing the partially legible handwritten inscription (\"pick up...\") is visible, suggesting the presence of a marker or a subsequent annotation added to the letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole is distinguished by its visual authenticity: the letter is neither decorated nor ornate, but stands out due to the power of the written testimony and the apparent quality of preservation of the exposed side. No stamp, postmark, or illustration is visible on this side. The item will be suitable for any research concerning intimate correspondence from the 1939-1945 period, epistolary heritage, or war testimonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed letter, sold as is. The visible side is in good overall condition, with no observed tears or major stains. Presence of slight paper wear, consistent with the age of the document. Annotation added on a small slip of paper in the bottom left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nDuring the 1939-1945 period, handwritten correspondence was one of the only means of direct communication between families and mobilized or displaced individuals. Many letters, often carefully preserved, are now major historical sources for understanding daily life and the emotions of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour letter will be carefully packaged and shipped quickly with all the professionalism of AFW. We take particular care in preserving historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten war letter, 1939-1945 correspondence, handwritten document, World War II testimony, old French letter, old handwritten letter, WWII French letter, epistolary, blue writing, family war letter, historical document, intimate war era letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54318863810887,"sku":"b8a21847-329c-4cf4-8d83-4dea4becd344","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_8729844d-6abb-496b-9f91-f8e6253b6b72.jpg?v=1783631452","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-1939-1945-emouvante-correspondance-guerre-ecriture-bleue","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}