{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1931-papier-creme-encre-bleue-entre-deux-guerres","title":"Old handwritten letter 1931 cream paper blue ink interwar period","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\u003eOld handwritten letter dated October 6, 1931, written in blue ink on cream paper. This document features a cursive script typical of the early 20th century, neat and regular, filling both open pages of the sheet. The letter is addressed to a certain Henri, as indicated by the header visible on the first page. The correspondence is written in French and includes period polite formulas, offering an authentic glimpse into private communication in the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper used is cream-colored, without any apparent pattern, showing a slight homogeneous patina on the surface, characteristic of documents preserved for several decades. The visible edges are clean, although the lower left corner of the first page has a slight crease, without any apparent tear or material loss in the visible area. The blue ink, perfectly legible, shows no noticeable smudging, indicative of careful preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe writing covers almost the entire visible surface, with a classic layout: header including date and place (\"Nice 6-10-931\"), followed by the main text and signature. On the right page, the end of the correspondence, a salutation formula, and the handwritten signature \"E. Blanc\" (or similar, depending on legibility) are visible. The text notably mentions an exchange of letters and checks, as well as references to personal events of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe writing style and paper format are typical of private letters from the early 1930s in France. The calligraphy, elegant and regular, reflects the epistolary customs of this period. The paper shows no printed lines or visible watermark on the observed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis document constitutes an authentic testament to private correspondence during the interwar period, with personal content, a traditional format, and a handwritten aesthetic true to the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed letter, sold as is. The whole shows good general preservation for a document over 90 years old: slightly patinated paper, visible lower left corner crease, well-preserved blue ink, perfectly legible writing on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten correspondence remained the main means of private exchange until the 1950s, each letter reflecting not only the author's writing style but also the social and linguistic customs of their time. Interwar letters are particularly sought after for their historical value and the richness of their personal content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast and careful shipping, suitable packaging to ensure the preservation of the document. Professional seller specializing in archives and antique documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, handwritten correspondence, 1931 document, vintage paper, old writing, period letter, interwar letter, historical letter, old letter, writing paper, handwritten archive, antique French letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54262850748743,"sku":"0e0a3de4-0107-4940-ac44-9044e5f831e6","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_e66fef11-8ca1-44af-952b-34355ba4c0e5.jpg?v=1782885569","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1931-papier-creme-encre-bleue-entre-deux-guerres","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}