Block of 10 old French stamps "Marianne de Dulac" or "Marianne de Londres" - 10 stamps from 1940s

Two large wedding announcement cards for two different weddings from 1960s.

Two wedding announcement cards for the same wedding (dateless, maybe 1930s).

Two wedding announcement cards for the same wedding (dateless, maybe 1930s).

5 French birth announcement cards from 1950s and 1960s.

Set of French envelopes almost identical from 1960s with same stamp, same addressee...

Advertising blotter of the French Francorusse entremets brand from 1950s

Blotting paper (or blotter) is a porous paper capable of absorbing a small amount of liquid. It was mainly used to dry the writing when it was written in ink with a pen: ink can be deposited irregularly and dried slowly could cause stains and maculatures, the use of blotting was often necessary.

Block of 4 old French stamps from 1954 representing the castle of Cheverny, one of the castles of the Loire. This stamp was created by draughtsman and engraver Jean Pheulpin. These stamps have not been used.

Block of 4 old French stamps representing the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes from 1954. This stamp was created by draughtsman and engraver René Cottet. These stamps have not been used.

A funny animal illustration by French painter and illustrator Ray-Lambert dating from the 1930s.

A funny animal illustration by French painter and illustrator Ray-Lambert dating from the 1930s.

A funny animal illustration by French painter and illustrator Ray-Lambert dating from the 1930s.

A funny animal illustration by French painter and illustrator Ray-Lambert dating from the 1930s.