{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1939-1945-ecriture-d-epoque-guerre-vintage","title":"Old handwritten letter 1939-1945 wartime period script vintage","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\u003eVintage handwritten letter, likely written between 1939 and 1945, visible on a single sheet of paper with irregular edges. The dense, slanted cursive script fills the entire presented side, with close lines and subtle margins, typical of personal correspondence during wartime. The ink, grayish to pale blue, shows some variations in intensity, suggesting an old pen or nib. The sheet appears yellowed, with homogeneous signs of aging across the entire surface, reinforcing its vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is handwritten, with several passages visible at the top and on the edges, indicating dense and intimate correspondence. A few partially legible words can be distinguished, such as \"mercredi\" (Wednesday), \"juillet\" (July), \"Paris,\" \"lundi\" (Monday), \"livre\" (book), \"enfants\" (children), and \"soldat\" (soldier), confirming the personal and historical context. The writing sometimes extends into the margins, utilizing available space, which was common during periods of paper scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet shows prominent folds, particularly in the center, as well as some undulations on the edges, signs of old and repeated handling. No decor, illustration, or printed header is visible on the presented side; only the handwritten text occupies the entire surface. The paper's texture appears matte, slightly grainy, with a fibrous aspect revealing vintage paper without a modern glossy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is photographed flat on an antique wooden desk, surrounded by period objects (bound books, patinated accessories), which highlights its authenticity. No verso, nor content of the back, is visible in the image. The correspondence appears to be addressed to a woman, according to the context mentioned in the keywords and some legible fragments in the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic piece constitutes a handwritten testimony of daily life or concerns during World War II, through spontaneous and personal writing. No mechanical elements, illustrations, or legible signatures appear on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of folds, irregular edges, slight discolorations, and signs of wear consistent with the document's age. Paper surface intact on the visible side, with no major tears or apparent stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful and fast shipping, professional packaging suitable for antique and fragile items. Experienced professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old handwritten letter, 1940s correspondence, war mail, vintage written document, period paper, old World War II letter, handwriting, old letter France, WWII letter, female correspondence, vintage letter, 1939-1945 period letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270717559111,"sku":"4aa2f5ab-43a0-405c-87b8-65e2a876cec7","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_1170d84f-aa76-4e41-bbb8-3c1d077691aa.jpg?v=1782975076","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1939-1945-ecriture-d-epoque-guerre-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}