{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1943-seconde-guerre-mondiale-adressee-genevieve","title":"Old Handwritten Letter 1943 World War II Addressed to Genevieve","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 September 10, 1943, written on a sheet of squared paper in black ink. The cursive writing is neat, regular, and covers almost the entire visible page. The header indicates \"Sasol, 10\/9\/43\", placing the document in the middle of the Second World War. The letter is addressed to \"Ma chère Geneviève\", which is clearly visible at the top of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document announces the birth of a baby sister named Anne-Marie, born on August 12, also mentioning the family composition (three girls and one boy). The text briefly describes family and professional events, including a colleague's prolonged absence due to illness, which impacted the author's vacation management. The entire text is handwritten, without apparent corrections or overwriting, on squared paper typical of the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet shows a slight, uniform yellowing, testifying to its age, with no visible tears or stains on the photographed side. The edges are clean, with no apparent fraying. The document is photographed resting on a wooden piece of furniture, in front of a bookcase filled with old books, which highlights its period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the visible side, no signature is legible; the text stops at the bottom of the page. No official header or watermark is observable on this side, suggesting private correspondence, typical of family exchanges during the Second World War. No decorative elements, vignettes, or illustrations are visible; the letter is distinguished solely by the presence of handwritten script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe calligraphy, which is very legible, shows a common handwritten style from the early 1940s, with rounded letters and a regular slant. The black ink is still clearly visible, without significant fading or smudging on the shown side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Slight patina and signs of age visible, with no major apparent defects on the photographed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e During the Second World War, private correspondence was subject to censorship and often constituted the only link between families separated by the conflict. Squared paper was widely used in France at that time, especially for school writing and domestic correspondence, due to material restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller, to guarantee the security and preservation of this period document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten letter 1943, old correspondence, World War II document, vintage squared paper, old handwritten script, family letter France, WWII letter, letter addressed to Geneviève, French historical document, period letter, old French letter, old paper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270681219399,"sku":"fcd7a3fb-d4a1-436b-bcf1-6058eb3ce803","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_203b7cca-f973-45e0-8d97-f4604731d317.jpg?v=1782974596","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1943-seconde-guerre-mondiale-adressee-genevieve","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}