Handwritten administrative letter 1803, stamped paper, archive dated 19th century

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Administrative handwritten letter dated 1803, 19th century, written in brown ink on old paper, with printed fiscal stamps and cursive writing of beautiful archival presence.

Description

Old handwritten administrative document, presented on old paper, with text written with a pen in French cursive script. The upper part shows handwritten notes and printed fiscal stamps, including the indications "Expédition" (Dispatch), "Enregistré" (Registered) and taxation references, characteristic elements of administrative acts and registration documents of the period.

The whole offers a composition very evocative of chancery and administrative writings from the beginning of the 19th century: long lines in brown ink, marked thick and thin strokes, marginal annotations and handwritten formulas. The document retains a sober and authentic presence, sought after for documentation work, office decoration, framing or the constitution of a collection of old archives.

Context

Dated 1803, this document is part of the French administrative context of the early 19th century, a period of institutional transition marked by the structuring of written acts, the use of stamped paper, fiscal registrations and official dispatches. The visible mentions refer to an administrative or legal circulation document, testifying to the writing and validation practices of acts under post-revolutionary France.

Condition

Used antique item, sold as is. Paper with natural patina, foxing, handling marks, folds, edge wear and minor fragilities consistent with the age and nature of the support. The ink remains legible in places, with variations in intensity and marks of time that contribute to the documentary character of the piece.

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Careful packaging adapted to old documents, with rigid protection to preserve the paper during transport. Professional shipping prepared with care by AFW - Antique France Worldwide.

Keywords: [Old handwritten administrative letter 19th century 1803]