{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-marseille-annees-50-60-avec-enveloppe-vintage","title":"Old handwritten letter Marseille 50s\/60s with vintage 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 lot consists of an old handwritten letter accompanied by its original envelope, both visible in the photo. The letter is written in blue ink on lined rectangular standard stationery, typical of personal correspondence from the mid-20th century. The cursive writing is neat and dense, covering almost the entire surface of the two visible sheets. The text is addressed to \"Serge\" and begins with \"Vallon le 10 10 61\", which precisely dates the writing to October 1961.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe light beige envelope bears a red post-marked French stamp, dated 1961, with a clear postmark. The handwritten address on the envelope reads \"Mr Serge Jullien, 34 rue Pavillon, Marseille (1er)\", confirming the geographical origin of the exchange. The envelope shows a characteristic patina of period documents, with slightly creased edges but no apparent tear on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter, written on two separate sheets, is carefully folded. The paper is slightly yellowed by time, with marked creases but no major stains or excessive discoloration. The writing remains perfectly legible over the entire visible surface, attesting to the good preservation of the ink and paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe content of the letter, though personal and intimate, reveals the use of formal language and detailed correspondence, typical of affectionate or family exchanges of this period. No decorative motifs or illustrations are visible, the sobriety of the paper and envelope being consistent with stationery standards of the 1950s\/60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis document is of particular interest to enthusiasts of old correspondence, postal history, or vintage handwritten documents. It offers an authentic testimony to the epistolary style and social customs in France in the early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Marked creases on the letters, envelope with signs of use, slightly creased edges. Handwritten inscription and stamp perfectly legible on the visible side. No chips or apparent tears on the areas shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten correspondence was long the primary mode of private communication before the advent of the telephone. In the 1950s\/60s, it was common to carefully keep received letters, often stored in boxes or drawers, which explains the good preservation of many documents from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in old documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, vintage manuscript, 1960s correspondence, Marseille letter, handwritten document, stamped envelope, cursive writing, French vintage letter, old handwritten letter, antique stationery, intimate letter, old mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325466136903,"sku":"EBAY-316862992972","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f75bf977-52fc-4291-a2ce-0101ce810d52.jpg?v=1783768117","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-marseille-annees-50-60-avec-enveloppe-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}