{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1946-swindon-marseille-ww2-vintage-enveloppe","title":"Old handwritten letter 1946 Swindon Marseille WW2 vintage + envelope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld handwritten letter dated May 13, 1946, with its original envelope and an attached sheet. The set shown in the photo includes three distinct elements: a letter written in black ink on white paper, a separate handwritten sheet, and a stamped envelope. The letter, written in French, is addressed to a person named Jenny and sent from Swindon, Wales (United Kingdom), as indicated by the handwritten address at the top right of the page: \"49, Stafford St, Swindon, Wilts, 13.5.46\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text begins with \"My Dear Jenny,\" and expresses thanks for a letter received, mentioning a personal and family context just after the Second World War. The handwriting is cursive, regular, and legible, typical of correspondence from that era. The main sheet has a slight horizontal central fold visible in the image, with no apparent tear on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe white envelope, also visible, is addressed to \"180 Rue de Rome, Marseille\" (France), with a partially legible British postal stamp dated 1946 and a \"30 YEARS NATIONAL SAVINGS 1916-1946\" stamp. The handwritten address is in black ink; the envelope shows slight handling marks and an authentic patina consistent with its age. No decoration or illustration on the visible side, only handwritten and postal inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small separate, also handwritten, sheet contains address details and numbers, probably related to shipping or complementary correspondence. The set is presented on a wooden surface, suggesting flat storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The documents show folds, slight patina, and some signs of use consistent with their age. No major tears or stains visible on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Postal exchanges between the United Kingdom and France after the Second World War were subject to numerous controls and delays. Envelopes franked with commemorative stamps, such as the one dedicated to \"30 Years National Savings,\" bear witness to the reconstruction and savings policies implemented in the United Kingdom during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are ensured by a professional seller specializing in old documents and historical correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, handwritten correspondence, 1946 envelope, Swindon Marseille, post WWII, vintage document, period writing, post-war letter, old letter, French handwritten, WWII memorabilia, historical mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54227341017415,"sku":"31905a39-3bca-452d-bc09-6f026389b00f","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_b1553f3b-a58c-42de-8945-0e0ddc19fc76.jpg?v=1782375445","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1946-swindon-marseille-ww2-vintage-enveloppe","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}