{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1944-guerre-39-45-temoignage-epistolaire-vintage","title":"Old handwritten letter 1944 War 39-45 vintage epistolary testimony","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, written in blue ink on a cream-colored sheet of paper with a slightly yellowed appearance, visible in the photo. This correspondence features tight cursive writing, typical of the epistolary style of the 1940s. In the upper right, the mention \"Villa Carlos, September 20, 1944\" is clearly legible, placing this document at the very end of World War II. The heading suggests an intimate context, with the letter beginning \"My dearest Violette,\" indicating personal correspondence addressed to a wife or close relative. The text occupies the entire visible side, with a margin on the right where an additional annotation is written perpendicularly, probably an addition or a signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper shows a slight patina and signs of handling, with a well-defined horizontal fold in the center and another vertical fold on the right side, indicating postal delivery or prolonged storage. No illustration, ornamentation, or printed header is visible on this side. The writing, although sometimes faded by time, remains generally legible on the main part, allowing identification of certain passages and the personal tone of the letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter rests on a dark wooden desk, reinforcing the authenticity of the period atmosphere. In the background, a row of antique bound books can be distinguished, but no additional content or provenance details are visible on the letter itself. The lower right corner shows a handwritten annotation on the margin, possibly a note from the writer or an archiving mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis document constitutes a direct handwritten testimony from the 1939-1945 period, fully rooted in the history of World War II. It is a unique piece for any buyer wishing to preserve a tangible trace of the intimate and social history of this era, through the authenticity of an original medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod letter in used condition, showing folds, visible patina, and signs of handling. The writing remains legible on the side shown despite some paler areas. A used item sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e During World War II, handwritten correspondence was often the only link between families separated by events. Letters were sometimes censored or delayed depending on the areas and periods of the conflict, which gives each surviving document a particular historical and emotional dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller, to guarantee the preservation and secure delivery of this historical document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, 39-45 correspondence, handwritten document, war testimony, vintage letter, 1940s epistolary, World War II letter, letter to his wife, old letter France, WWII letter, family history, antique manuscript, authentic letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325473608007,"sku":"EBAY-316875241206","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_8feca670-c7b0-464b-8af5-04706a6e21af.jpg?v=1783768758","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1944-guerre-39-45-temoignage-epistolaire-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}