{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-marseille-1961-avec-enveloppe-timbree-vintage","title":"Old handwritten letter Marseille 1961 with vintage stamped envelope","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\u003eThis listing is for a set consisting of an old handwritten letter, dated 1961, accompanied by its original envelope. The letter, written in blue ink on lined paper, features cursive handwriting typical of the mid-20th century. The text, visible on the front, reveals personal and intimate content, with passages evoking memories, thoughts, and wishes addressed to \"Serge\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope, of classic rectangular format, bears a red French Post Office stamp depicting Marianne's profile, postmarked in Valence (Drôme) on February 5, 1961. The address is carefully handwritten: \"Monsieur Serge Jullien, 34 rue Pavillon, Marseille (1er)\". The envelope paper shows some creases and slight wear on the upper right flap, attesting to its authenticity and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document is photographed on an old wooden table, next to shelves filled with books, reinforcing the vintage atmosphere and the archival interest of the item. The ink, a deep blue, remains clearly legible throughout the letter. The regular and neat calligraphy is characteristic of intimate correspondence from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible content of the letter mentions several proper names, references to friends and daily life, as well as a warm and personal tone. This type of correspondence is typical of private exchanges between close acquaintances in France during the 1950s-1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper of the letter and envelope has a slightly yellowed appearance, without major tears, which indicates good preservation despite its age. No logos or commercial brands are visible, in accordance with the epistolary practices of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of usual creases, slightly marked envelope corners, wear compatible with a letter more than sixty years old. The ink remains perfectly legible on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters sent in France during the 1950s-1960s were often accompanied by envelopes stamped with the effigy of Marianne, a republican symbol used on many postage stamps since 1944. Personal correspondence from this era constitutes a valuable source for historians today, offering direct testimony on daily life and the language of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed. Professional seller specializing in old documents and vintage correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten letter, antique correspondence, stamped envelope, vintage mail, 60s epistolary, intimate Marseille letter, handwritten document, French letter, old envelope, old mail, vintage paper, handwritten letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54308402626887,"sku":"183126ec-0747-4e9e-9eb5-5c14c9002d76","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_59365a7b-cf07-4d9e-8f2d-429b71a14114.jpg?v=1783486282","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-marseille-1961-avec-enveloppe-timbree-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}