French postcard with a flower and the inscription "Bonne fête" from 1940s. Postcard sent in 1947.

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.

Set of 20 French vintage handwritten letters from 1910s with different handwritings, paper textures, formats. Some letters are not complete, some leaflets are missing.

Large vintage map of the Caucasus region 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...

Old French photograph a young girl on the day of her First Communion in 1900s.

Set of 10 French bills of exchange from different periods (from 1950s to 1980s), paper sizes and textures.

The last photo shows the back of the bills of exchange.

These bills of exchange are financial instruments for loans between companies. Before the massive arrival of computers, these exchanges were carried out by hand as shown by these documents.

Large wedding photo of the French phtographer Paul Boyer.

More info about Paul Boyer at http://laphotoduxix.canalblog.com/archives/2010/01/22/16736125.html

Vintage French postcard representing a young woman with flowers from 1910s. Written back.

Booklet of 12 vintage postcards of the city of Nimes by French editor André Poux in the 1950s.

Find more information about André Poux at https://www.apapoux.fr/à-propos

Booklet of 24 vintage postcards of the city of San Sebastian by Spanish editor Gregorio González Galarza in the 1910s.

Beautiful bill of a thermal Grand hotel addressed to Baron Brincard from 1894.

Vintage Swiss embossed postcard with a small bouquet of four-leaf clovers from 1920s.

Set of 10 photos of the city of Delft (Netherlands) in the 1950s.

These photos are typical of the 1950s and 1960s, during which tourism progressed a lot but not all tourists were equipped with a camera. These photos were sold on the tourist sites allowing everyone to keep a souvenir of the visit.

Vintage French postcard with a bouquet of roses from 1930s.

Beautiful care or beauty product labels - Early 20th century.

Huge French lottery tickets "Loterie Nationale" from 1941.

These lottery tickets were sold on the street or in small shops to help veterans.

8 French bills of exchange from 1960s with tax stamps.

These bills of exchange are financial instruments for loans between companies. Before the massive arrival of computers, these exchanges were carried out by hand as shown by these documents.