{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-1939-guerre-france-temoignage-epoque-wwii","title":"Handwritten letter 1939 war France testimony era WWII","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\u003eOriginal handwritten letter, dated September 9, 1939, written in Laucourt-Pluquet near Douai, visible on a sheet of slightly yellowed paper. The text, written in gray ink, occupies an entire page presented flat. The handwriting is fine and regular, reflecting the epistolary style of the 1930s-1940s. The edges of the paper show a slight patina and some signs of age, with no visible tears on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible content evokes the \"pre-combat camping\" life, discussing the daily life and morale of a man away from his family, most likely in the context of the beginning of World War II. The location and date are inscribed at the top right: \"Laucourt-Pluquet 9.9.39 near Douai\". The letter is placed on a large envelope or another sheet, of which only the edges are visible, with distinct blue writing around the perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed scene highlights the letter on a rustic wooden background, in front of an old bookcase, accentuating the historical archive atmosphere. No logo or publisher's mark is present on the visible side. The letter appears carefully preserved, with no central fold or major stain on the text area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten text, legible in the photo, begins with: \"The pre-combat camping life...\", illustrating a rare personal testimony of the 1939 mobilization. The writing, in gray ink, remains clear, with a slight discoloration on the edges, typical of papers from this period. The upper corners of the sheet show small handling marks, with no apparent weakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Signs of use, age patina, slight marks on edges and corners, writing perfectly legible on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e General mobilization in France began on September 2, 1939, on the eve of the declaration of war on Germany. During this period, many soldiers and reservists wrote to their loved ones to give news and share their daily lives, often amidst the uncertainty of the first days of the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller. The item will be carefully protected to guarantee its integrity until reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten letter 1939 war, WWII testimony, written document France, 39-45 era correspondence, soldier's letter, world war, original 1939 letter, history France, antique paper, WWII letter, French war letter, handwritten testimony\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54261681586503,"sku":"6be6daf9-691f-4335-be9c-d367e9a8b3c7","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_9ce1ecc0-8204-43af-9db6-313668b7e24f.jpg?v=1782849936","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-1939-guerre-france-temoignage-epoque-wwii","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}