{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-paris-1918-correspondance-intime-guerre","title":"Old handwritten letter Paris 1918 – Intimate correspondence War","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 May 8, 1918, written in Paris, visible on cream paper slightly yellowed by time. The handwritten script in blue ink, characteristic of the early 20th century, occupies the front of a sheet with wavy edges, with a marked crease in the center and a small dog-ear at the top right. The text begins with \"Paris 8 5 18\" at the top right, followed by the salutation \"Cher Monsieur\" (Dear Sir). The content, although partially legible, reveals a personal and intimate tone, evoking family or romantic circumstances in the context of World War I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has a fine texture, with no apparent watermark on the visible side. The ink, slightly faded in places, remains generally legible, testifying to the care taken in writing. The cursive script, typical of the era, indicates private correspondence, probably intended for a loved one. The text's layout, centered and spacious, suggests a letter handwritten without the aid of printed guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--nl__\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe item is photographed on a varnished wooden background, highlighting the soft shade of the paper and accentuating the contrast with the ink. No official letterhead, logo, or publisher's mark is visible on the presented side. The overall appearance of the letter, combined with the handwritten date, confirms its authenticity from 1918, in the midst of the Great War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlight signs of wear are noticeable: folds, a slight dog-ear in the upper right corner, and a few discreet marks on the paper's surface, typical of a century-old document handled with care. No major tears or significant stains are visible on the area shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe letter offers a direct testimony of daily life during World War I, with fluid and spontaneous writing. It is a rare resource for the study of intimate and family correspondence from this period, and may be of interest for research on civilian life or social history in 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Some visible signs of wear, folds, and a slight dog-ear, ink generally well preserved for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters exchanged during World War I were subject to censorship and today constitute valuable sources for understanding the daily life, feelings, and concerns of civilians and soldiers. Many families preserved these letters as intimate souvenirs of this troubled period.\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 documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old letter, 1918 correspondence, war manuscript, historical document, vintage paper, intimate mail, Paris letter, handwritten script, World War I, vintage letter, old French letter, antique handwritten letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319356543303,"sku":"7c5bd3d1-e97a-4451-bfc5-491d962c0756","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_a849c86e-0a4d-493f-afb9-e8e3435ad0f0.jpg?v=1783655143","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-ancienne-paris-1918-correspondance-intime-guerre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}