Old handwritten letter 1949 vintage France post-WW2 blue writing

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Description

Old handwritten letter dated January 28, 1949, written in blue ink on a white sheet of paper. The text is handwritten, in French, with regular and legible cursive script on the visible side. At the top left is the first name "Marcelle", while the date "28 Janvier 49" appears at the top right. The letter begins with "Ma chère Fanfon", indicating a personal and familial tone.

The appearance of the paper shows a central horizontal fold, typical of postal delivery or storage in an envelope. The sheet is laid flat on a dark wooden surface, next to a bound book decorated with gilded motifs, which highlights the contrast between the writing support and the furniture. The uniform blue ink shows no major visible smudges or discoloration in the photo.

The letter occupies most of the page, with regular margins and a neat text layout. No decoration, illustration, or printed letterhead is visible on the exposed side. The ensemble reflects the post-war French epistolary style, both sober and personal. The text evokes family news, the anticipation of a return, and regular exchanges by mail, which corresponds to the common practice of epistolary exchanges in France in the late 1940s.

The sheet shows no stains, foxing, or tears on the visible side. The edges appear clean, with no apparent snags. The item is aimed at those seeking original handwritten documents testifying to daily life and family relationships in immediate post-war France.

Condition

Used antique letter, sold as is. The ensemble is well preserved for its age, with minimal traces of handling (marked central fold), no major visible defects on the side shown.

Did you know? After World War II, epistolary exchanges in France were the main means of long-distance communication. The scarcity of telephones and the dispersion of families made handwritten letters essential for maintaining family and friendly ties, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s.

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