{"product_id":"telecarte-50-unites-samuel-morse-vintage-carte-telephonique-rare-puce","title":"50 unit Samuel Morse vintage phone card, rare chip phone card","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\u003eThis 50-unit chip phone card features a color illustration of Samuel Morse on a blue background. The golden electronic chip is clearly visible on the left side, characteristic of French phone cards from the 1990s. Samuel Morse's portrait, in period costume, occupies the right part of the card, accompanied by his name in white letters. A stylized diagram of an electric telegraph, Morse's emblematic invention, is also depicted on the lower left part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic design highlights a strong contrast between the intense blue of the background and the light tones of the face, accentuating the historical character of the card. The inscription \"TELECARTE 50\" appears at the bottom right on a white band, confirming the card's capacity. The overall visual is typical of commemorative phone cards issued to celebrate major figures in the history of telecommunications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card has a smooth surface, with rounded corners and a glossy finish, characteristic of laminated phone cards from that era. No major defects are visible on the front, apart from a few slight traces of use that indicate its previous handling. The golden chip shows no notable alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of card, often referred to as a \"chip card\" or \"collectible phone card,\" was used in public telephone booths in France. The illustration and format also make it sought after as a display item or for retro decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Slight traces of use visible on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel Morse (1791-1872) was the inventor of Morse code and the electric telegraph. Phone cards featuring him pay tribute to his fundamental role in the history of communications, having enabled the rapid transmission of information over long distances from the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique phonecard, vintage phone card, Samuel Morse, rare phonecard, chip card France, 90s telecom, commemorative card, phone chip card, collectible card, public telephony, vintage chip card, retro phone card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54235465646407,"sku":"82dfd60b-241c-4f49-984c-83c85775461a","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_cf564a3b-bf75-4033-b8cb-929fd8a2c339.jpg?v=1782469946","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-50-unites-samuel-morse-vintage-carte-telephonique-rare-puce","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}