Old handwritten letter 1945 WW2 Vernette ink paper vintage war

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Description

Old handwritten letter, dated May 4, 1945, written on graph paper in black ink. The document is addressed to a certain Vernette, as indicated by the text header: "Dear Vernette,". The letter is handwritten, with neat and regular cursive writing, typical of mid-20th century correspondence in France. The paper has a fine grid pattern, widely used for correspondence and school or administrative documents of the time.

The top of the page bears the legible mention "S.F.A 185 Q. 4/5/45", which specifies the date and may indicate an administrative or military reference. The black ink, clearly visible, has not bled, indicating good preservation of the medium. The letter is partially superimposed on another page, suggesting that it is a set of several sheets, but only the first page is fully legible in the photo.

The text evokes events from the end of World War II, with several allusions to the situation at the time (mention of "Roelofsf", "command section", "free time"). The writing is neat and the paper shows no tears or major apparent stains on the visible side. The corners are slightly rounded, indicating normal handling for a document of this era.

The whole is placed on a wooden piece of furniture or decor, with a row of old books in the background, reinforcing the historical aspect of the document. No illustration or ornamentation is visible on the presented page, the whole being strictly handwritten.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The letter is clearly legible, with no major tears or creases visible on the front. Some traces of handling and slight wear on the corners, consistent with its age.

Did you know? Handwritten correspondence during World War II was subject to military censorship and numerous restrictions. Letters from this period often bear witness to daily life under occupation, troop movements, and hopes of Liberation. Graph paper was frequently used for its ease of writing and its availability in French administrations and schools.

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