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1950s - French Letter Set - 5 Handwritten Letters with Envelopes

1950s - French Letter Set - 5 Handwritten Letters with Envelopes

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🕰️ Vintage from the 1950s

🤍 Handpicked by Vincent

📐 Dimensions: 15x10 cm (5.9x3.9 in)

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Step back into the mid-20th century with this exquisite set of 5 original handwritten French letters, complete with their vintage envelopes, dating from the 1950s. This collection offers a unique glimpse into personal correspondence and the social fabric of France during this fascinating decade.

Each letter, written in elegant cursive French, tells a part of a past story, with various postmarks from French towns like Névache, Remiremont, and Lyon, some dating to 1953 and 1955. One letterhead is from the 'SNES - Syndicat National de l'Enseignement Secondaire' (National Union of Secondary Education), indicating discussions of academic or professional life. Another letter begins: 'Chère Denise, Votre brouillard lyonnais est venu durant ce trimestre faire de longues visites d'amitié en banlieue...' (Dear Denise, Your Lyonnaise fog came this semester to make long friendly visits in the suburbs...). These genuine artifacts are perfect for collectors, historians, or artists seeking authentic period materials for junk journals and creative projects.

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