{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-39-45-sur-papier-a-en-tete-la-protectrice-assurance-marseille","title":"Handwritten letter 1939-1945 on \"La Protectrice Assurance Marseille\" letterhead","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\u003eHandwritten letter from the World War II era, written in blue ink on stationery from the insurance company \"La Protectrice\". The document is displayed open, revealing the entire inner face. The black printed letterhead details the company's information: \"LA PROTECTRICE, Compagnie Anonyme d'Assurances à Primes Fixes\" (LA PROTECTRICE, Anonymous Fixed Premium Insurance Company), with mention of its head office in Paris (45-47, rue de Châteaudun, 9th arrondissement) and the regional office in Marseille (20, rue Montgrand).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe correspondence primarily occupies the lower and right parts of the sheet, with cursive handwriting, in blue ink, typical of the 1940s. Several lines are visible, although the content is partly difficult to decipher. The handwritten mention \"A Vallon, ce samedi\" (To Vallon, this Saturday) is noted in the upper right, as well as passages evoking family members, friends, and thanks, reflecting a personal and intimate tone characteristic of wartime correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper has a light tint, probably ivory or slightly yellowed with age, with no decorative pattern other than the printed letterhead. The format, seen open, is that of a standard sheet folded in half, typical of business or personal letters of the era. No graphic elements or illustrations are present, the whole remaining sober and professional. The margins are regular, the layout structured, with the printed part occupying the upper left third.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is displayed on a dark wooden background, surrounded by old books and white petals, reinforcing the historical and authentic aspect of the document. No verso is visible in the photo, nor does any potential envelope appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of the \"La Protectrice\" letterhead and the Marseille contact details allows for precise localization of the geographical and administrative origin of the correspondence, which is an asset for the authenticity and historical contextualization of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod letter, natural signs of wear visible: slight paper patina, ink sometimes faded in places, but text generally legible on the shown side. No snags or tears visible in the photo. Used item sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e During the 1939-1945 period, many French insurance companies, including \"La Protectrice\", continued to operate despite the difficulties related to the war. Correspondence on letterhead paper was common for maintaining the link between regional agencies and their clients, but also often served as a medium for more personal exchanges, testifying to daily life and life under the Occupation.\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 historical documents and handwritten correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten letter 39-45, war correspondence, insurance document France, Marseille letterhead, La Protectrice Paris, handwritten letter, WWII French letter, historical document, 1939-1945 war, old insurance, handwritten correspondence, family war letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54230522560839,"sku":"7c0cf82c-d796-47d1-bc94-a93969785b3c","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_1afb5df8-7bd1-4cbd-9fa7-97ed806258cf.jpg?v=1782398783","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-39-45-sur-papier-a-en-tete-la-protectrice-assurance-marseille","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}