Antique 19th-century handwritten letter purple ink vintage rare

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Description

Old handwritten letter, written in purple ink on a cream paper sheet, visible on the front side. The document features cursive handwriting typical of the 19th century, with a pen, and a header dated "Rouen le 6 Janvier" (Rouen, January 6). The correspondence begins with "Mon cher Henri" (My dear Henri), followed by dense handwritten text occupying most of the page. The sheet rests on a dark wooden background, without a frame or apparent protection.

The calligraphy is regular, with the thick and thin strokes characteristic of penmanship from that era. The purple ink, clearly visible, offers an elegant contrast with the light hue of the paper, making the upper part of the text easy to read. The slightly yellowed appearance of the paper suggests an authentic patina, indicative of an antique document.

The handwritten text, although partially legible, shows several continuous lines, with no visible erasures or overwriting on the exposed side. No ornaments or printed headers are present, which attests to a private or personal use, typical of 19th-century correspondence. The sheet shows no marked folds or apparent stains on the visible area.

The header "Rouen le 6 Janvier" and the handwritten phrasing suggest a family or friendly context, enhancing the document's interest as a historical testimony. The support appears to be smooth paper, with no watermark or visible markings on the presented side.

The photograph shows only one side of the letter; no back or other page is visible. The edges of the sheet are clean, with no tears, although the upper left corner appears very slightly dog-eared.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The letter is well-preserved on the visible side, with well-preserved ink and clean paper. Slight natural patina due to age, with no major apparent defects.

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