{"product_id":"lettre-manuscrite-vintage-1960-marseille-enveloppe-timbree-drome","title":"Vintage 1960 Marseille handwritten letter + stamped Drôme 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\u003eOld handwritten letter in blue ink, dated April 25, 1960, from Malissard, accompanied by its original envelope. The set is visible in the photo, placed in front of an old bookcase, which highlights the authentic and vintage character of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mail is addressed to \"Monsieur Serge Jullien, 34 rue Pavillon, Marseille (1er)\", as indicated on the handwritten envelope. The text of the letter begins with \"Cher Serge\" (Dear Serge), followed by personal and familiar content, typical of intimate correspondence from the 1950s\/60s. The cursive handwriting is clear, regular, and reflects the epistolary style of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope bears a red canceled stamp, with a circular postmark dated 29-4-1960 and the mention \"Valence Drome\". The stamp features a profile of Marianne, a classic motif of French stamps from the mid-20th century. The corners of the envelope show slight patination and signs of wear, indicating authentic postal delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet of paper, visible in the photo, is rectangular, cream-colored, with a slight central fold. The ink used is blue, with no apparent smudges, and the paper has no major tears, only a few folds from use. The writing style and presentation are typical of private correspondence from the post-war period, with characteristic phrasing and handwriting from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot therefore includes a vintage handwritten letter with its stamped and canceled envelope, both in original condition. The overall presentation evokes the authenticity and charm of old correspondence, with visual details true to the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The letter and envelope show normal signs of use and handling related to their age, including folds, slight patination, and marks on the corners of the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Handwritten letters from the 1950s-1960s were often written in ink on cream or white paper, and postal delivery with a canceled stamp was part of everyday life. The \"Marianne\" stamp is an emblematic issue of the French Republic, used on many domestic mails during that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller specializing in old documents and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique letter, handwritten correspondence, stamped envelope, vintage mail, 60s, Marseille, cursive writing, period document, French letter, vintage mail, intimate letter, old paper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323013353799,"sku":"356e0d7d-ca03-4009-9bee-04a7932f6047","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_a8c20cfc-336b-4b2f-bb1f-72f67c45c6c3.jpg?v=1783704030","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-manuscrite-vintage-1960-marseille-enveloppe-timbree-drome","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}