{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1948-ecriture-bleue-paris-post-ww2","title":"Old handwritten letter 1948 blue ink Paris post WW2","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 dated Thursday, July 14, 1948, written in blue ink on white paper, visible in the photograph. This correspondence is written in French, with beautiful cursive handwriting, typical of the post-war period. The header clearly mentions \"Paris, chez Mademoiselle\/Madame Carboni, 18 Rue Moncey Paris (9e)\", which precisely situates the geographical context of the sender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe content of the letter begins with \"Ma chère maman\" (My dear mother) and emotionally recounts personal events related to studies or exams, revealing an intimate and familial tone. The paper has a smooth texture and a slight cream tint, common for stationery from the late 1940s. The handwriting is regular, with no apparent erasures on the visible side, and occupies a large part of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is photographed flat, on a wooden desk or table, with a bookshelf of old books and a window overlooking a garden in the background, highlighting the authentic and vintage character of the document. No postmark or envelope is visible on this side; only the front page of the letter appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe margins are well-defined, and the handwritten header and date provide chronological precision, enhancing the historical interest of the document. The color of the ink, a deep blue, is perfectly legible across the entire displayed surface. No ornamentation or illustration is visible on this side, highlighting a sober and refined style, representative of private post-war correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed letter, sold as is. The visible sheet shows no tears or major stains, only slight handling marks consistent with its age. The edges appear neat on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e After World War II, handwritten correspondence remained an essential link between separated or displaced families, especially in large cities like Paris. Letters from this period often bear witness to social reconstruction, academic journeys, and the evolution of daily life under the influence of the historical context of the late 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour letter will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller specializing in antique documents and historical stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: 1948 handwritten letter, old correspondence, cursive writing, period document, vintage letter, Paris 9th, old stationery, post-war letter, old French letter, handwritten letter, blue ink, historical document France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489953632583,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_bb39aa7e-398c-450a-b374-bc39852e2e8a.jpg?v=1785632408","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1948-ecriture-bleue-paris-post-ww2","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}