{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-1940-guerre-marseille-temoignage-emouvant-epoque-39-45","title":"Handwritten letter 1940 war Marseille moving testimony 1939-1945 era","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 ink on a \"Pierre Deckmyn\" letterhead. The document features dense cursive writing, occupying both the main body and the margins of the page, demonstrating optimized use of the medium. The letter is dated 27\/1\/40 at the top right and begins with \"Marseille this Tuesday...\", clearly indicating its geographical origin and a temporal context during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text, although partially legible, reveals evocative terms such as \"Mon p'tit mout chéri\" (My dear little lamb), \"rien au courrier\" (nothing in the mail), and \"une lettre de Rolland\" (a letter from Rolland). There is also mention of administrative procedures and daily life in Marseille during the war, which reinforces the dimension of personal testimony and intimate correspondence addressed to his wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has a slightly yellowed white background, typical of period paper, and dark ink, probably black or dark blue. The variable intensity of the line suggests a quill or old pen. The printed letterhead of the notary \"Pierre Deckmyn\" adds an element of professional or family context for the sender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the document displays a handwritten organization characteristic of personal letters from the 1939-1945 period, with additional notes written in the left margin and at the top. No graphic elements or illustrations are present, with the entire visible surface dedicated to writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis letter constitutes a direct and moving testimony of daily life during the war, offering a striking insight into the concerns and feelings of the time. The overall condition shows some light creases and a patina of use, with no apparent tears on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of signs of use, creases, and yellowing of the paper visible on the presented side. The ink remains generally legible despite some paler areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters were an essential link between separated families during the Second World War. In Marseille, a city of transit and waiting, many letters circulated, bearing witness to the realities of daily life and the administrative procedures related to the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging ensured by a professional seller. Each item is treated with care to guarantee its preservation during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten letter war 39-45, 1940s correspondence, Marseille testimony, World War II written document, intimate letter, period letter, letterhead, WWII letter France, family testimony, French history, old war letter, personal writing 39-45\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325473575239,"sku":"EBAY-316874998637","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_1fc33ed8-9aab-4922-b801-045dd45e8674.jpg?v=1783768753","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-1940-guerre-marseille-temoignage-emouvant-epoque-39-45","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}