Vintage Alexander Graham Bell 120-unit phone card, illustrated chip card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This standard-sized chip telecard features a color illustration of Alexander Graham Bell. On the visible side, the card displays a detailed portrait of Bell in the foreground, accompanied by his name in white letters "Alexander Graham Bell" against a purple background. In the background, a stylized scene depicts Bell handling an old telephone, along with two historical telephone handsets, highlighting the major invention with which he is associated.

The upper left area of the card features a golden chip with contacts, typical of French telephone cards from the 1990s, as well as a white directional arrow. In the lower right, the "TELECARTE 120" band clearly indicates the card's capacity (120 units), a characteristic sought after by vintage telecard enthusiasts.

The visual highlights shades of purple, blue, and brown, with a lighting effect on the portrait, while the solid background gives a sober and elegant aesthetic. The card's contours are sharp, the corners rounded, and the surface appears smooth, with no apparent relief on the illustrated side.

This telecard illustrates a graphic style typical of late 20th-century commemorative productions, with an emphasis on highlighting great figures in the history of science and technology. No other text, logo, or serial number is visible on this side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side has a clean appearance, with no major scratches or noticeable chips, and the colors remain vibrant. Some traces of use or superficial micro-scratches may be present, without affecting the readability of the illustration or the inscriptions.

Did you know? Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) is recognized for the invention of the telephone in 1876. Chip telecards, for their part, were introduced in France as early as 1983 by France Télécom, and became an emblematic medium for public communication until their gradual withdrawal in the early 2000s.

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