{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1939-seconde-guerre-mondiale-vintage-adressee-enfant","title":"Old handwritten letter 1939 World War II vintage addressed to a child","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 Sunday, November 5, 1939, written in black ink on off-white paper. This authentic correspondence features neat cursive handwriting, characteristic of the 1930s. On the visible side, the letter begins with \"Mon cher enfant\" (My dear child), attesting to its personal and familial nature. It is signed with the first name \"Guyse\" at the top and offers words of encouragement to a child regarding their behavior and academic progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten text fills an entire page. The black ink, slightly aged by time, remains perfectly legible. The warm tone of the message, along with the calligraphic style, reflects a time when handwritten correspondence held great importance in daily exchanges. The paper shows a slight patina and a few tiny signs of wear on the edges, typical of carefully preserved historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is photographed on a wooden desk, surrounded by dried purple flowers, adding a decorative touch to the presentation. In the background, a bookshelf filled with old books reinforces the authenticity and historical value of the document. No watermark or visible mark on the exposed side. The format corresponds to a traditional handwritten sheet, with no precise dimensions indicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe explicit dating \"November 5, 1939\" clearly places this letter in the context of World War II, adding further historical interest. The visual aspect of the paper, its slightly ivory hue, and the delicacy of the period handwriting give this piece an undeniable vintage charm, sought after by collectors of antique documents and 20th-century history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed letter sold as is. The document shows a period patina, some light marks on the edges, and well-preserved ink. No major tears or apparent stains on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten correspondence during World War II was one of the few means of direct communication between families separated by the conflict, making each letter precious both historically and emotionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique documents and historical objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, 1939 correspondence, vintage manuscript, historical document, World War II, handwritten letter, old letter, WWII letter, antique writing, vintage stationery, French history, period paper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54296210932039,"sku":"4ad9de45-0692-46c0-9b6b-c37e8329eed2","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_e1a541f6-cd2b-439a-9a42-e83b58db70ea.jpg?v=1783328982","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1939-seconde-guerre-mondiale-vintage-adressee-enfant","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}