{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1947-avec-enveloppe-vintage-postale-france-angleterre","title":"Old handwritten letter 1947 with vintage postal envelope France England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOld handwritten letter dated September 18, 1947, accompanied by its original envelope sent \"By Air Mail\" from Swindon, Wiltshire, England, to France. The envelope bears a handwritten address to \"Mlle G. Blanc, 180 Rue de Rome,\" as well as postmarks dated 1947. On the letter, the sender's address is at the top right: \"79, Stafford St., Swindon Wilts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document is written in blue ink on paper that appears slightly yellowed, typical of post-World War II era paper. The handwriting is neat and fluid, with a cursive style characteristic of the 1940s. The letter begins with \"Ma chère Geneviève\" (My dear Genevieve) and refers to a gift for a child named John, evoking family and personal sentiments. The visible part of the text suggests a private and warm correspondence, very representative of epistolary communication at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original envelope, well-preserved despite some creases and signs of wear on the upper flap, features a legible postmark and a blue \"BY AIR MAIL\" sticker. The letter itself, carefully folded, shows good preservation with some traces of handling, and no apparent tears on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten layout, ink, and writing style contribute to the authenticity and vintage charm of the ensemble. Both elements (letter and envelope) are photographed against a backdrop of an old bookcase, reinforcing the archival and family history atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is intended for anyone looking for an authentic piece of period correspondence, illustrating daily life and postal exchanges between France and England just after World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item, sold as is. The letter and envelope show normal signs of wear related to their age (creases, slight yellowing, visible handling marks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters sent by airmail in the immediate post-war period attest to the resumption of international exchanges in Europe. Family correspondence was often kept as precious souvenirs, and \"By Air Mail\" envelopes were a symbol of modernity and speed at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in old documents and historical archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, handwritten correspondence, vintage envelope, post WW2, 1947 mail, France England letter, archive document, period letter, handwritten letter, vintage airmail, old paper, cursive writing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256481960263,"sku":"50d6374b-d611-45c4-b53e-22c58d64cf63","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_ac4343d1-48d4-4c9b-b6f7-0747580ea33f.jpg?v=1782784081","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1947-avec-enveloppe-vintage-postale-france-angleterre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}