{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1899-paris-amitie-signee-ecriture-vintage","title":"Old handwritten letter 1899 Paris friendship, signed, vintage writing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot consists of an old handwritten letter dated 1899, written in Paris. The visible set includes several double-sided sheets, carefully written in purple ink. The text is entirely handwritten, with a cursive script typical of the late 19th century. On the first page, we can distinguish the heading \"Paris, 6 février\" (Paris, February 6th), as well as the salutation \"Mon cher Henri\" (My dear Henri). The content, although difficult to read in its entirety in the photo, evokes a friendly tone and correspondence full of tenderness, in line with the keyword \"Tendresse Amicale\" (Friendly Tenderness).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheets feature cream to slightly ivory-colored paper, one of which shows a more pronounced patina, indicating its age. The paper appears to be of standard thickness for the period, with a distinct fold in the center to facilitate sending in an envelope. The letter is hand-signed, with the signature clearly visible on the lower right part of a sheet (\"J. Chabrol\" or similar, depending on legibility).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calligraphy is fine, regular, and slanted, typical of French education during the Belle Époque. No printed decoration or illustration is visible on the pages; only the handwritten text occupies the space, with narrow margins and a dense layout. The corners of the sheets are slightly rounded from use, with no apparent tears on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe general condition shows suitable preservation for a document of this period, with some traces of wear, small creases, and slight discoloration, mainly on the oldest sheet. The pages remain generally flat, and the ink, although lighter in some places, remains legible over the entire visible surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of wear, creases, and patina consistent with the age of the document. Please carefully examine the photo to judge the exact condition of the visible sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e 19th-century handwritten letters were often written in purple or blue ink, these inks resulting from the popularization of aniline, a synthetic dye discovered in the 1850s. The use of dense, closely spaced writing allowed for paper economy, which remained a product of significant cost at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 antique documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique letter, handwritten correspondence, 19th century document, cursive writing, Paris 1899, friendship letter, vintage paper, signed letter, old letter, antique handwriting, historical document, Belle Époque manuscript\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54231144268103,"sku":"eaabee9f-37d2-4e90-ba21-441c324b1f0b","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_637ad443-f11b-482b-b050-9e08cdc84eaa.jpg?v=1782404190","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1899-paris-amitie-signee-ecriture-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}