{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-1944-guerre-wwii-a-sa-femme-temoignage-ancien-vintage","title":"Handwritten letter 1944 WWII war to his wife – old vintage testimony","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, dated September 18, 1944, visible on the top of the sheet. This authentic document features blue ink handwriting on the front of a slightly yellowed paper sheet, typical of mid-20th-century correspondence. The letter is handwritten, with tight and regular cursive calligraphy across the entire visible surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mention \"Toulon 18-9-44\" is clearly visible in the upper left, confirming the historical context of World War II. The text, dense and continuous, occupies almost the entire surface of the paper, reflecting a desire to share many personal details. No illustrations or ornaments are visible; the letter focuses on written testimony. The ink shows a slight variation in intensity, indicating the use of a period pen or quill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is laid flat on a dark wooden desk, near an antique glass and patinated metal inkwell, and a magnifying glass with a decorative frame, evoking a traditional writing context. In the background, a row of leather-bound books suggests an erudite or family environment. The edges of the sheet are clean, and the paper appears well-preserved, with no tears or major stains visible on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document reflects an intimate epistolary style, addressed to a loved one (probably the author's wife), at a key moment of the Liberation in 1944. This type of correspondence is a valuable source for understanding daily life and personal feelings during the war. No official letterhead or logo appears on the visible part, emphasizing the private nature of the exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter exhibited here is a direct and authentic testimony from the 1939-1945 period, with legible handwriting and clearly personal content. The paper surface shows a slight patina of age, typical of documents that have endured several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows good overall preservation, with vivid ink and no apparent tears in the paper. Slight antique patina, consistent with the document's age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters from World War II are now major sources for historians. They help trace individual and family experiences during the major events of 1939-1945 and are often preserved in archives for their documentary and human value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in antique and historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique letter, 39-45 war correspondence, WWII letter, vintage manuscript, historical testimony, 1944 period document, intimate letter, antique writing, period letter, World War II letter, antique handwritten letter, wartime letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319412543815,"sku":"7a0fa0a0-58f0-4e79-86a7-50372d9fc966","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_9adaa292-73d5-45a2-993b-3ada83faaa2e.jpg?v=1783659825","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-1944-guerre-wwii-a-sa-femme-temoignage-ancien-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}