French newspaper "Le journal de Maine et Loire" of October 4, 1856 - 4 pages.

Large vintage map of Mexico from a French atlas of the 1910s. This map on two pages measures 46 x 37 cm and forms the front of the document.

These maps show the world as it was in 1910s...

Large vintage map of the United States of America from a French atlas of the 1910s. This map on two pages measures 46 x 37 cm and forms the front of the document.

These maps show the world as it was in 1910s...

Large vintage map of United States of America from a French atlas of the 1910s. This map on two pages measures 46 x 37 cm and forms the front of the document.

These maps show the world as it was in 1910s...

Large vintage map of North America from a French atlas of the 1910s. This map on two pages measures 46 x 37 cm and forms the front of the document.

These maps show the world as it was in 1910s...

Huge vintage map of North America from a French atlas of the 1910s. This map on two pages measures 54 x 41 cm and forms the front of the document.

The back consists of a map of the northern part of South America  (41 x 27 cm) and a map of major gold-producing regions in Africa in 1910s (41 x 27 cm) as shown in the last two photos.

These maps show the world as it was in 1910s...

3 vintage French chromos representing small humorous scenes at the end of the 19th century - Card with golden background

French engraving representing five birds from the middle of the 19th century.

This engraving is probably the result of a reissue of the encyclopedia on wildlife of Buffon.

French engraving representing five birds from the middle of the 19th century.

This engraving is probably the result of a reissue of the encyclopedia on wildlife of Buffon.

Vintage French trade card of the famous mint alcohol brand Ricqulès - Chromo about 1890s

Vintage French trade card of the famous mint alcohol brand Ricqulès - Chromo about 1890s

Three Bulgarian postcards from the 1910s with medallion - Written in French

Vintage French postcard with a bouquet of roses from 1950s.

Vintage French postcard with a bouquet of roses from 1950s.

Vintage French postcard with a bouquet of roses from 1950s.

Vintage French chromolithograph of the Chocolat de la Marine brand from 1910s

Vintage French chromolithograph of the Chocolat de la Marine brand from 1910s

French birthday postcard representing a young women with flowers from 1910s.

French postcard representing the cinema actress Else Berna.

French vintage postcard representing a young woman with flowers from 1910s.

French vintage postcard representing a little girl with flowers from 1910s. It has been written by a young children.

French birthday postcard representing a little girl from 1910s. It was sent in 1911.

French postcard representing a young woman surrounded by flowers with the legend "Bonne fête". This postcard dates from 1910s.

In Europe and probably in other countries, it is tradition to wish a "bonne fête" to relatives and friends according to their first name and the calendar of saints. It is a tradition dating from the 16th century that lasted until the beginning of the 20th century and is gradually being lost.

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.