50 unit telephone card Giovanni Caselli vintage rare chip

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

This smart card telephone card honors Giovanni Caselli, inventor of the pantelegraph, against a gradient purple background. The visible side features a color portrait of the scientist, accompanied by his name "Giovanni Caselli" in white letters on the right. The bottom left corner indicates "Télécarte 50," signifying a capacity of 50 units, typical of the era of telephone card use in France.

The visual is complemented by a technical illustration in the background, evoking Caselli's invention. The clearly visible electronic chip on the left attests to the format used in the 1990s-2000s for this type of prepaid card. The card as a whole displays bold colors, with a marked contrast between the purple background and the details of the portrait and the machine.

The overall condition of the card, as observable in the photo, appears good: the surface shows no major scratches or noticeable chips. The inscriptions and illustrations are clear and legible, with no signs of fading or excessive wear on the presented side. The edge of the card shows no visible defects.

This type of telephone card, both a smart card and an illustrated medium, is emblematic of the period when these objects served as a means of payment for public telephone booths. Motifs featuring historical figures, such as Giovanni Caselli, were common in thematic series issued in France.

The card is ideal for display on a desk, in a display case, or framed with other vintage telephone cards, thanks to the quality of its illustration and its vibrant, eye-catching color.

Used item, sold as is.

Did you know? Giovanni Caselli (1815-1891) was the Italian inventor of the pantelegraph, considered the ancestor of the modern fax machine. As early as 1865, his device allowed the remote transmission of images and writings, long before the advent of the telephone. Some French telephone cards pay tribute to major figures in the history of communications.

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