{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-guerre-39-45-sur-papier-la-protectrice-assurance-vint","title":"Old handwritten letter 39-45 War on \"La Protectrice assurance\" paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod handwritten letter, written in blue ink on a sheet with printed letterhead \"LA PROTECTRICE Compagnie Anonyme d’Assurances à Primes Fixes\". The paper features a typical layout from the 1930s-1940s, with the company’s details (45-47, Rue de Chabrol, Paris XIe), executive offices, and types of insurance offered. The letter is entirely handwritten on the visible side, horizontally and on the left margin, which testifies to a complete use of the available surface, often found in wartime correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe right part of the sheet features the handwritten note \"Paris ce lundi 14…\" at the top, followed by dense, cursive text. The handwriting, typical of the mid-20th century, is fluid, slanted, and cramped, conveying a context of urgency or emotion. The paper has a light cream tint, without lines, with a smooth texture visible in light, and no decoration apart from the professional letterhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"LA PROTECTRICE\" letterhead and typewritten details in black are clear and legible. Several handwritten paragraphs are distinguishable, some on the left margin, containing annotations or additions, a sign of detailed personal correspondence. The letter appears to be addressed to a loved one, likely in a context of separation related to the war, which keywords and text structure confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document is photographed on a dark wooden desk, with old leather-bound books in the background, which highlights the authenticity and age of the piece. No major folds, tears, or stains are visible on the presented side, apart from slight use-related patina consistent with its age. The bottom edge appears straight, with no signs of recent cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Second World War period archival document, both a testament to daily life and a medium of intimate expression. This type of letter, handwritten on company letterhead, was common among mobilized employees or executives, reflecting both the professional and personal context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects, apart from period wear consistent with an old letter. The ink remains legible and the paper well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten correspondence during the Second World War was frequently written on company letterhead, due to a lack of personal supplies, especially in contexts of displacement or mobilization. Insurance companies like \"La Protectrice\" played a crucial role in risk management during periods of conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour purchase will be carefully packaged and shipped quickly by a professional seller, specializing in old documents and historical correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, handwritten correspondence, 39-45 war, letterhead, archival document, La Protectrice insurance, vintage letter, Second World War, old letter, WWII letter, period writing, Paris correspondence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54298606108999,"sku":"2ec237ff-bbf4-44b9-9566-1b7dd55df33a","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_38a16819-4370-4397-b3df-e83c379d9353.jpg?v=1783349661","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-guerre-39-45-sur-papier-la-protectrice-assurance-vint","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}