Vintage handwritten letter Marseille 1960 + old stamped envelope

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Description Authentic handwritten letter with its original envelope, visible in the photo. The set consists of a ruled sheet, written in blue ink with a pen, and a postmarked white envelope. The text is handwritten, with a cursive script typical of the mid-20th century. The envelope bears the address "Monsieur Serge Jullien, 34 rue Pavillon, Marseille (1er)", as well as a French red stamp and a postmark dated August 1, 1960 (Valence, Drôme).

The letter features a classic layout of the era, without a printed letterhead, and occupies almost the entire sheet. It is folded in half and inserted into its matching envelope. The regular, slightly slanted handwriting testifies to the care taken in private correspondence of this period.

The main colors are the blue of the handwritten ink, the ivory white of the aged paper, and the red of the stamp. The postmark is clear and legible, adding historical and documentary interest to the set. The handwritten address on the envelope, with elegant calligraphy, is perfectly visible.

This document is a typical example of French private correspondence from the 1960s, both in the choice of ruled paper and in the writing style and presentation. The envelope and letter show a vintage patina, with slight signs of handling and storage visible in the photo (slight marks, slightly yellowed paper), with no tears or apparent missing parts on the displayed side.

The letter is placed on a background of an old bookshelf, which highlights its authenticity and retro character. The set offers a beautiful illustration of the daily epistolary life of post-war France, combining the personal dimension of the handwritten text with the postal interest of the stamp and period postmark.

Condition
Used item sold as is, with visible signs of wear and patina on the paper and envelope. The writing and inscriptions are legible on the displayed side.

Did you know? The "Marianne" stamp visible on the envelope is one of the most iconic motifs in French philately. In the 1960s, handwritten correspondence remained the primary means of personal long-distance exchange, before the widespread adoption of domestic telephones.

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