{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-1943-guerre-france-a-sa-femme-papier-entete-assurance-paris","title":"Handwritten letter 1943 war France to his wife insurance letterhead Paris","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\u003eAuthentic handwritten letter dated April 11, 1943, written on letterhead from \"La Protectrice\" insurance company, located in Paris (18th arrondissement), visible at the top of the page. The document is a rectangular ivory-toned sheet with black typographic printing at the top, indicating the full address, phone number, and various offices of the company. The letter is written in blue ink, with fluid and regular handwriting covering almost the entire page, testifying to sustained epistolary use during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten content, though difficult to read in its entirety from the photo, begins with \"Mon cher bien portant Hélène\" (My dear healthy Helene) and extends over several paragraphs, suggesting a personal and intimate tone, likely addressed to the author's wife. The text's structure, the density of the writing, and the layout demonstrate a direct testimony of daily life and the concerns of a man separated from his family by the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet shows a marked horizontal fold in the center, typical of mail sent or kept in an envelope, as well as slight warping at the edges, without any tears or visible stains on the exposed side. The insurance company's letterhead, \"LA PROTECTRICE ACCIDENTS, INCENDIE ET AUTRES RISQUES\" (LA PROTECTRICE ACCIDENTS, FIRE AND OTHER RISKS), gives this letter an additional historical dimension, anchoring it in the administrative and social reality of occupied France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten style is characteristic of the 1940s, with elongated cursive letters and neat capitals. The paper shows a slight patina due to age, but the ink's legibility remains good on the visible side. No decorations or illustrations are present, the document being distinguished by the sobriety of its presentation and the richness of its written content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is photographed flat on a dark wooden desk, surrounded by old books with leather and cloth bindings, enhancing the historical and authentic atmosphere. The whole offers a tangible and moving testimony of family correspondence during the 1939-1945 period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of a central fold, slight paper patina, clearly visible handwriting. No major apparent defects on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e During World War II, the use of company letterhead for private correspondence was common due to supply shortages and resource recycling. Many letters from this period thus bear witness to daily life under the Occupation, blending administrative materials with personal messages.\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 vintage documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten war letter, 1943 correspondence, insurance letterhead, World War II testimony, WWII personal mail, historical document France, old epistolary, Paris 18th letter, 1940s writing, letter to his wife, war era letter, WWII letter France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54310682001735,"sku":"901c2af1-4ab0-43dd-be7e-3949c098ead0","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_413a9da1-01e7-4ef2-bbcb-580e56a7214d.jpg?v=1783521053","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-1943-guerre-france-a-sa-femme-papier-entete-assurance-paris","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}