{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1950-avec-enveloppe-timbree-france-italie-vintage","title":"Old handwritten letter 1950 with stamped envelope, France Italy, vintage","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 1950, accompanied by its original envelope, visible in the photo. The envelope bears vintage French stamps and is addressed to \"Josie Cognat, Chemin de la Reclusière, Estrablin (Isère), France\", with a handwritten note \"prêt Vienne (Isère)\". The writing on the envelope is in black ink, in clear and regular handwritten letters, typical of the mid-20th century epistolary style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter, written in Italian, begins with \"Firenze 7-4-50\" at the top right, confirming the precise dating of April 1950 and its Florentine origin. The entire text is written in black ink, with neat and fluid calligraphy. Several passages are legible, evoking personal exchanges, references to photographs and travels between France and Italy, as well as mentions of French and Italian currency. The letter occupies an entire page in classic rectangular format, without printed lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the photo, the envelope shows three French postage stamps glued to the top right: a 25 c purple stamp, a 15 c blue stamp, and a 5 c blue stamp, all canceled. The handwritten address is clearly legible, with no visible official stamp or annotation on the displayed side. The letter rests partially on the envelope, revealing almost all of the text on the first page. No logo, watermark or decorative motif is apparent on the visible sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe general visible condition is good for a document of this era: the paper of the letter and the envelope shows a slight patina of age, with no tearing or major stains observable on the exposed sides. The corners of the envelope are crisp, the stamps are well attached, and the writing remains perfectly legible on both supports. The visual presentation is authentic, with a vintage charm marked by the calligraphy and original stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, with normal visible signs of age (slight patina, minor signs of use). Letter and envelope complete on the visible side, legible writing, original stamps present and canceled. No major defects observed on the exposed parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e International epistolary exchanges were common in Europe in the 1950s, particularly between France and Italy. The stamps visible here are typical of the post-World War II period, when handwritten correspondence remained the main means of remote communication before the widespread adoption of the telephone. Handwritten addresses and precise locality mentions testify to a time when the postal service played a central role in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller. The item will be carefully protected to preserve its original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, vintage correspondence, stamped envelope 1950, handwritten France Italy, antique epistolary, post-WW2 mail, handwriting, old French stamps, original 1950s letter, historical document, old letter, vintage mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489359647047,"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_a7baf404-6d34-4bb2-9745-2e423ea47f42.jpg?v=1785628123","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1950-avec-enveloppe-timbree-france-italie-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}