{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1944-ww2-marseille-correspondance-guerre-a-annie","title":"Old handwritten letter 1944 WW2 Marseille war correspondence to Annie","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 October 21, 1944, and written in Marseille, visible on a sheet of paper folded in half. The writing is in blue ink, a neat cursive style, occupying almost the entire page. The header mentions the date \"Marseille 21\/10\/44\" at the top right and begins with \"Ma vieille Annie,\" followed by a dense text, structured in paragraphs. The paper has an ivory-white tone, with no apparent pattern, and appears to be in good general condition for its age, with no visible tears or stains on the shown side. The format is rectangular, typical of correspondence from the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is clearly handwritten, with underlined passages to emphasize certain words, testifying to careful and personal writing. The letter addresses themes related to daily life, faith, and war, typical elements of correspondence during World War II. No official letterhead or logo is visible, suggesting a private and personal exchange. The signature and the end of the letter are not entirely visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document is photographed placed on a wooden table, next to a lamp base, with a bookshelf of old books in the background, reinforcing the authentic and historical aspect of this correspondence. No accessories or envelope are visible in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe writing style, phrasing, and date place this letter in the immediate context of the Liberation, in 1944, in Marseille. This type of document offers a direct testimony of the concerns and feelings of an era marked by war and reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed letter, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects or traces of moisture, the text is legible, and the paper retains its integrity. The edges and folds are those of an old document handled with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten correspondence from 1944, particularly those written in key cities like Marseille, constitutes valuable sources for historians. They help document civilian life during and after the Liberation, offering personal perspectives on the upheavals of World War II.\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, with tracking and precautions adapted to old documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter 1944, handwritten war correspondence, WW2 document, vintage writing, old paper Marseille, period letter, old handwritten letter, World War II letter, 1940s testimony, historical correspondence, letter to Annie, vintage letter France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270428119367,"sku":"d7266417-97be-4a2f-b6e4-50e985945ddb","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_534febbe-dd69-43cf-bb98-de581d9b8a91.jpg?v=1782970820","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1944-ww2-marseille-correspondance-guerre-a-annie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}