{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-paris-1918-encre-bleue-correspondance-memoire-guerre","title":"Handwritten letter Paris 1918 blue ink? Correspondence memory 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\u003eAuthentic handwritten letter, dated October 19, 1918, in Paris, written in blue ink on a cream-colored sheet of paper. The document features cursive handwriting, characteristic of the early 20th century, with a neat layout. The text begins with the words \"Paris 19.10.18\" in the upper left, followed by the salutation \"Chère Madame\" (Dear Madam). The letter is carefully arranged, with visible margins and a certain regularity in the letter formation, typical of private correspondence from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular sheet shows slightly rounded corners and a slight fold in the lower right corner. The paper surface has a uniform cream tint, with a darker halo area in the upper right, a sign of occasional exposure to humidity or natural aging. No watermark or publisher's mark is visible on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten text occupies most of the page, with blue ink slightly aged by time, but overall very legible. The fluid and inclined writing style evokes the school or family use of an era when correspondence was a preferred mode of exchange, especially in wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe background of the photo shows the letter placed on old books, reinforcing the historical ambiance of the object. No stamp or subsequent annotation appears on the visible area. The letter appears complete on the presented side, without major tears or apparent missing parts, with the exception of a discreet central horizontal fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of handwritten correspondence constitutes a direct testimony of daily life and intimate exchanges during the First World War. The writing and phrasing of the text, although partially legible in the photo, reveal a personal tone and concerns related to the context 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. Paper in good overall condition for its age, with a slight halo in the upper right and a discreet fold. Blue ink well preserved, legible writing. No major tears visible on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters exchanged during the First World War are today major sources for the study of family memory and daily life experiences. They attest to the importance of intimate correspondence at a time when means of communication were limited, and are frequently used as historical archive documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful and fast shipping, professional packaging adapted to the preservation of old documents. Professional seller specializing in historical objects and handwritten correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: handwritten letter 1918, Paris war correspondence, handwritten document, WWI memory, intimate letter, blue ink paper, family archive, 14-18 testimony, old writing letter, handwritten letter France, historical document, intimate correspondence war era\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325462860103,"sku":"EBAY-316861776312","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6fb280e7-8ffc-4d94-92f0-e23b058af658.jpg?v=1783767937","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-paris-1918-encre-bleue-correspondance-memoire-guerre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}