{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1946-avec-enveloppe-marseille-france-vintage","title":"Old handwritten letter 1946 with envelope Marseille France vintage","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 accompanied by its original envelope, dated 1946, visible in the photograph. The set consists of a lined paper sheet written in grey ink, with neat cursive handwriting, typical of the post-war period. The attached envelope features a postmarked red stamp, as well as legible postal stamps indicating the year 1946 and the mention \"BERTRICHAMPS\" as the sender. The handwritten address on the envelope is for \"Madame Henri Blanc, 180 rue de Rome, Marseille (B. du R.) France\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter begins with the salutation \"Ma bien chère Margot\" (My dearest Margot) and details a personal event, likely an accident, in an intimate and affectionate tone. The text is written on a single page, without any visible erasures or additions, and the regular calligraphy testifies to the care taken with this private correspondence. The letter is laid flat, revealing almost all of the text, which is clearly legible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe old cream-colored envelope bears a period stamp and natural signs of wear related to its age. There is also a round postal stamp, typical of the French postal service during the post-World War II period. The red stamp is affixed to the upper right and shows slight fading due to the cancellation mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten letter and its envelope constitute a direct testament to family or friendly correspondence in immediate post-war France. This type of document offers an authentic glimpse into the handwriting, language, and daily concerns of an era marked by reconstruction and the resumption of personal exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the photograph, the letter and envelope are presented on a dark wooden table, with a metal inkwell visible on the side, accentuating the traditional writing atmosphere. No other documents or accessories are included in the visible lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the envelope (light marks, patinated corners, partial fading of the stamp), handwritten letter well preserved, with no apparent tears or major stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters from the immediate post-war period bear witness to the gradual return to civilian life in France. In 1946, postal correspondence remained the primary means of long-distance communication, and rue de Rome in Marseille was already a central thoroughfare of urban life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping provided by a professional seller specializing in antique documents and correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique letter, handwritten correspondence, vintage envelope, France 1946, cursive writing, period document, post-WW2 mail, Marseille letter, old French stamp, old writing, post war letter, French vintage letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323081511239,"sku":"4b9262ac-c8d2-4961-beda-c206742ddbdd","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_d4f1fe4b-5e54-4d4b-ba5c-3fb1bb4a6339.jpg?v=1783705710","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1946-avec-enveloppe-marseille-france-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}