{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1948-paris-a-genevieve-vintage-ecriture-bleue","title":"Old handwritten letter 1948 Paris to Genevieve vintage blue handwriting","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 December 27, 1948, written in Paris and addressed to a recipient named Geneviève. The document visible in the photo is a sheet of lined paper, carefully written in blue ink. The text is handwritten on one side, with regular, slanted cursive script, typical of post-war correspondence. The mention “Paris le 27 décembre 1948” (Paris, December 27, 1948) appears at the top right, followed by the salutation “Ma chère Geneviève” (My dear Geneviève).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper has a marked horizontal fold in the center, suggesting it was kept folded. No watermark or stationery mark is visible on the side shown. The writing covers almost the entire page, with a respected left margin and well-aligned text. Some passages are underlined by hand, emphasizing certain words or phrases. The ink color is an intense blue, with no apparent smudges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe style of the letter is formal and neat, with numerous polite phrases and distinct paragraphs. The correspondence evokes personal and daily elements, characteristic of epistolary exchanges from the late 1940s. No decorative elements or illustrations are present on the visible page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is laid flat on a dark wooden table, next to several bound books, which highlights the ancient and authentic character of the document. The paper quality appears good, with no tears or major stains visible in the photographed area. A few small, discreet marks are perceptible on the edges, indicating careful handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed letter sold as is. Visible central fold, slightly marked corners. Clean paper, perfectly legible writing on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e After World War II, handwritten correspondence played an essential role in maintaining family and friendly ties, particularly in France where mail remained the preferred means of exchanging news before the democratization of the home telephone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging, professional processing of each order by AFW - Antique France Worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten letter, old correspondence, vintage writing, 1948 document, lined paper, period letter, handwritten letter, old letter, French handwriting, Paris 1948, old letter, post-WW2 document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54302741102919,"sku":"4596ba15-7291-4818-aa74-4d03ff9576aa","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f166e95e-fbbb-416b-a9d4-fcfa653a8485.jpg?v=1783391991","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1948-paris-a-genevieve-vintage-ecriture-bleue","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}