{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1950-dakar-vernette-vintage-ecriture-bleue-collection","title":"Vintage Handwritten Letter 1950 Dakar Vernette Blue Script Collection","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 April 17, 1950, written in Dakar and addressed to a person named Vernette. The document is displayed on a varnished wooden table, surrounded by old books, highlighting its period character and authenticity. The letter is written in blue ink, with regular cursive calligraphy, typical of the mid-20th century. The visible sheet is rectangular, showing a slight horizontal crease in the center, probably due to folding for postal delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text begins with \"Chère Vernette\" (Dear Vernette), followed by a personal account of a trip to Dakar, impressions of the journey, and details about life aboard a ship (the Médie II), as well as travel conditions. The header at the top right specifies the exact date: \"Dakar, April 17, 1950,\" and the day of the week \"Tuesday.\" The handwriting is fluid, with no apparent erasures on the visible side, indicating a certain mastery of the pen and attention to presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter is placed on a dark wood surface, with a selection of old bindings in the background, which enhances the vintage atmosphere and the historical interest of the document. The overall condition of the paper shows some handling marks at the corners and slight undulation due to age, with no visible tears on this side. No stamps or postal marks are visible on the presented part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible content is written in French, addressing personal and professional topics, with references to daily life in Dakar and professional contacts. The letter does not feature illustrations or decorative headers, but the quality of the handwriting and the handwritten dating give it certain documentary and heritage value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Shows signs of use consistent with an old letter: central crease, slightly marked corners, paper with an antique patina. No tears or major stains visible on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique items and historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: 1950 handwritten letter, old correspondence, vintage document, cursive writing, Dakar letter, old paper, period missive, blue ink writing, post-World War II letter, old letter, French vintage letter, historical document, old French letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489950454087,"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_40df6449-0f39-427d-b7c2-0060d3a89eae.jpg?v=1785632392","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-1950-dakar-vernette-vintage-ecriture-bleue-collection","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}