Old handwritten letter 1945 Swindon Wells WW2 to Genevieve vintage

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Description

Old handwritten letter, dated Saturday, May 15th (year not specified on the visible side, but probable context around 1945 according to keywords). This document is written in black ink on a lined paper sheet folded in half, visible flat in the photo. The cursive writing is neat and legible over almost the entire page. The header specifies an address: "49 Hafford St, Swindon, Wells, Eng."

The text begins with "Ma chère Geneviève, Mille remerciements pour votre lettre…" (My dear Genevieve, Many thanks for your letter...) and continues over several lines, touching on personal and daily themes, including the garden, health, and photo exchanges. The letter alternates between French and English passages, which indicates a context of international exchanges, typical of the immediate post-war period.

The sheet shows marked folds, indicating that it was kept folded for a long period. No specific decoration or ornamentation is visible; the document is distinguished by its authenticity and its period handwriting. The black ink is slightly faded in places, but remains very legible on the visible side.

The letter is addressed to a certain Genevieve and refers to a personal exchange, which gives it historical and human interest. No stamp, envelope, or verso is visible in the photo.

The writing style, presentation, and evoked context correspond to private correspondence from the mid-20th century, particularly around World War II (WW2).

Condition

Used letter, sold as is. Marked fold traces, slight handling marks, ink still clearly visible. No apparent tears on the shown side.

Did you know? During and after World War II, numerous epistolary exchanges between France and the United Kingdom bear witness to family, friendly, or solidarity ties. Handwritten letters were a privileged way to stay in touch despite the distances and communication difficulties of the time.

AFW Reassurance

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