{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1949-enveloppe-timbre-vintage-ecriture-bleue","title":"Old handwritten letter 1949 + vintage stamp envelope blue writing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e  \nVintage handwritten letter dated December 30, 1949, accompanied by its original stamped envelope with a red stamp. The set visible in the photo consists of a card with light blue writing and an envelope addressed to \"Madame Blanc, 180 rue de Rome, Marseille,\" with partially legible postmarks. The letter, handwritten in blue ink, features regular cursive writing, typical of the late 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is dated and localized in the upper left (\"Hautefaye le 30 décembre 49\"), which allows for precise contextualization of its historical background, just after World War II. The legible handwritten text begins with a greeting and mentions \"Bien chère tante Margot\" (Dearest Aunt Margot), reflecting a traditional family exchange of that era. The paper has a smooth, matte appearance, with no decoration or illustration visible on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching envelope bears a red postage stamp and round postmark cancellations, confirming the authenticity of the 1949 postal dispatch. The address is written in blue ink, in neat handwriting. No logo, brand, or additional illustration is visible on the presented side. The stamp appears to be a common French model from the period, identifiable by its color and classic format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is distinguished by the apparent quality of conservation of the paper and ink, with no major stains or visible tears on the exposed side. The letter and envelope are placed on a weathered wooden background and in front of a bookcase, highlighting their antique and authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of handwritten correspondence constitutes a valuable material testimony to post-war family exchanges in France, as well as a study resource for modern paleography and postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item, sold as is. The letter and envelope set shows normal signs of use for its age, with no apparent major flaws on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nIn France, the postal reform of 1945 facilitated the resumption of epistolary exchanges after the war. Handwritten letters from this period often testify to the reconstruction of family and social ties, and stamps from the late 1940s are sought after for their historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCareful packaging and fast shipping are guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in antique paper and vintage correspondence items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique letter, handwritten correspondence, 1949 written card, stamped envelope, vintage handwriting, vintage paper, post WWII, antique mail, family letter, French vintage letter, antique French mail, antique handwritten card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54264736317767,"sku":"4fb01228-c12e-4144-9d83-64c1aa1f4bfc","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_550bffb4-5f9e-40b4-aa3d-e0b90edb14e3.jpg?v=1782909858","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1949-enveloppe-timbre-vintage-ecriture-bleue","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}