Old handwritten letter 1874 vintage retro period handwriting France

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Description

Old handwritten letter, dated 1874, visible on a sheet of squared paper, likely from a period notebook. The writing is in black ink, with a fountain pen, in a cursive calligraphy typical of the 19th century. The text is written in French and occupies almost the entire visible side. Several paragraphs and lists are present, as well as lateral annotations, suggesting administrative or notarial correspondence, possibly related to an inheritance or family notes.

The entire visible side presents a neat alignment, with columns, calculations, and proper names, suggesting a structured document, possibly a statement or a summary of important information. The paper shows a slight yellow patina, characteristic of natural aging, and the edges are clean, with no apparent tears on the exposed part.

The photographic background, composed of old bound books, highlights the historical aspect of the document. The paper surface reveals a slightly embossed texture, typical of period papers, with a regular printed grid.

Several handwritten mentions are partially legible, such as "Requand Louis Propriété", "23 mai 1874", "succession", "Hougous Charrin", "29 juillet", and various sums or values written in figures. The inscribed words and dates confirm the authenticity of a late 19th-century writing.

The letter is displayed flat, and the central fold, visible horizontally, indicates an old fold, without significant alteration of the writing. No official stamp, postage stamp, or signature is visible on this side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The paper shows a patina of use, some visible handling marks, and slight discoloration due to age, with no apparent tears or major stains on the visible side.

Did you know? Squared papers used in 19th-century France were often intended for accounting, notarial correspondence, or administrative uses, their grid facilitating the alignment of figures and columns when drafting official or family documents.

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