{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-1943-pierre-deckmyn-guerre-39-45-papier-ancien-encre-bleue","title":"Handwritten letter 1943 Pierre Deckmyn WWII vintage paper blue ink","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 on \"Pierre Deckmyn\" letterhead, dated Thursday, August 5, 1943, clearly visible at the top right of the first page. This correspondence is written in blue ink, with a steady cursive script, demonstrating great penmanship. The text begins with \"Mon Paulette Chérie,\" indicating that it is a letter addressed to a woman, in a family or intimate context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper has a smooth texture and a slight cream tint, typical of mid-20th century correspondence paper. The letter spans two distinct pages, both visible in the photo. The printed letterhead \"Pierre Deckmyn\" confirms the sender's identity, while the handwritten mention of the time \"2:50 PM\" emphasizes the precision of the written testimony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first sheet shows a structured layout, with neat margins and clear handwriting. The second page, also handwritten in ink, presents dense text, occupying almost the entire visible surface. No watermark is apparent in the photo. Both sheets are placed on a wooden desk, in front of a bookshelf of old books, enhancing the historical atmosphere of the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter shows no tears or visible stains in the photographed areas. The corners of the paper are crisp, without significant creases, and the ink has not bled, indicating a good overall state of preservation for a document of this era. The calligraphy and the medium are typical of private correspondence during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence, by its style and dating, evokes the context of the 1939-1945 war, making it a period testimony for the family and social history of the period. The visual aspect of the paper, the writing, and the mention of the year 1943 are essential elements for historical or genealogical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Both visible sheets are in good overall condition, with no major apparent defects on the photographed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters exchanged during World War II are today invaluable sources for studying daily life, feelings, and living conditions under the Occupation. Correspondence from this period is often used by historians to reconstruct the experiences of families and the circulation of information during wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: 1943 handwritten letter, 39-45 war correspondence, letterhead, old French letter, handwriting, historical document, WWII letter, intimate letter 1940s, World War II testimony, Pierre Deckmyn, period war letter, family correspondence, blue ink paper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54253075235143,"sku":"00cf04c1-60d5-4fd1-934a-f412992d3454","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_dd3ca9be-96ed-423e-bd5b-09487a6cf933.jpg?v=1782742562","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-1943-pierre-deckmyn-guerre-39-45-papier-ancien-encre-bleue","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}