{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1939-1945-ecriture-cursive-papier-depoque","title":"Old handwritten letter 1939-1945, cursive writing, period paper","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, visible in the photo, written in black ink on a sheet of period paper. The letter is presented open, placed on a dark wooden surface, with a row of old bound books in the background. The text is entirely handwritten, in slanted cursive script, characteristic of mid-20th century correspondence. The layout is dense, occupying the entire sheet, with narrow margins and a few visible annotations or additions on the right side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper has a marked horizontal fold in the center, indicating that it was folded to be inserted into an envelope or stored in a book. The color of the paper is slightly ivory, typical of papers used during the first half of the 20th century. No watermark or stationery mark is visible on the shown side. The overall state of preservation is consistent with a period document: no major stains or visible tears on the exposed surface, but some signs of handling and a slight patina due to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten text is in French, with continuous sentences and neat, albeit tight, handwriting. Some proper nouns and dates are visible, including a mention \"Avril 44\" on the right edge, which places this letter in the context of World War II (1939-1945). No header or address is apparent on the visible side; it is a single sheet, without illustration or ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is photographed in a simple setting, which highlights its historical authenticity. The edges of the sheet are clean, without fraying. Some differences in ink intensity are also noticeable, probably due to the pen or stylus used. The absence of printed lines suggests blank letter paper, used as is for private correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis handwritten document constitutes a direct testimony of daily life or personal exchanges during the 1939-1945 period. It illustrates both the epistolary customs of the time and the materiality of old writing supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Central fold marks, slight patina and signs of wear visible in the photo. No tears or significant stains on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters from the 1939-1945 period are valuable sources for social and family history. Their study allows for a better understanding of the daily lives, emotions, and concerns of individuals during World War II, at a time when written correspondence was the primary means of long-distance communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast and careful shipping from a professional store specializing in antique documents. Adapted packaging to ensure the document's safety during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old handwritten letter, war correspondence, period paper document, cursive writing, 1940s letter, WWII letter, World War II letter, vintage letter paper, historical document France, ancient writing, French handwritten letter, archive 1939-1945\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54237068984647,"sku":"eb9ecb46-cc96-4804-9ed7-d388466c277e","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_1d59b704-1321-4b16-98cc-70bd563cceea.jpg?v=1782491787","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1939-1945-ecriture-cursive-papier-depoque","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}