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Age-related folds, marks, discoloration and signs of handling are part of its history and character. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all antique paper items, slight colour variations may occur depending on your screen. The item shown in the photographs is the exact item you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54044370731355,"sku":"ESC - 0001","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/ESC-0001-originale-bordure-composition-2-documents_1.jpg?v=1789794796"},{"product_id":"1896-french-medical-letter-envelopes-paris","title":"1896 French Medical Letter \u0026 Two Envelopes – Jules Haran, Paris","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a business letter dated 2 May 1896, written on the decorative stationery of Jules Haran, a Paris manufacturer of surgical instruments and orthopaedic supplies, accompanied by two period envelopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant lettering, illustrated exhibition medals and flowing handwritten script give this document its distinctive character. The letterhead identifies Jules Haran as successor to the former Maison Baudon, at 12 Rue Lacépède, Paris, and advertises surgical instruments, artificial limbs, crutches, bandages and other medical supplies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAddressed to Monsieur Crochu, an avoué in Mamers, Sarthe, the handwritten letter confirms the dispatch of a repaired spraying apparatus, described in French as a “pulvérisateur.” It reports that the apparatus now works well and includes brief instructions for its use. A red business stamp and handwritten signature appear at the foot of the letter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying postal envelope bears the printed J. Haran heading, a handwritten address, a blue French 15-centime postage stamp and a Paris postmark dated 2 May 1896. Its reverse carries a Mamers arrival postmark dated 3 May 1896. The second envelope is pre-addressed to Jules Haran and repeats the firm’s surgical and orthopaedic specialities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive addition to a collection of antique French correspondence, medical ephemera, commercial letterheads or postal history. 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Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact letter and two envelopes pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame and decorative accessories not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54099235930459,"sku":"ESC-0002","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/001-img837-bordure-composition-3-documents.jpg?v=1789795601"},{"product_id":"1862-french-food-invoice-letter-price-list-maison-groult-paris","title":"1862 French Food Invoice, Letter \u0026 Price List – Maison Groult, Paris","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOriginal French ephemera from Maison Groult, Paris, comprising an 1862 food trade invoice, business correspondence, a stamped postal panel and an illustrated price list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe invoice features an elaborate heading decorated with exhibition medals, including portraits of Napoleon III. Its lettering advertises pastas and flours from France, Italy and overseas. The heading names Groult Fils as successor and lists premises at 12 Rue Sainte-Apolline in Paris, a steam-powered factory in Vitry-sur-Seine and a retail shop at 3 Passage des Panoramas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten entries record purchases of tapioca, pea flour and rice flour, with calculations leading to a final invoice amount of 85.80 francs. The accompanying letter, dated the same day, refers to dispatch by railway and payment arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main document opens like a booklet. Its back preserves a handwritten address to Bourg-Saint-Andéol in the Ardèche, a blue French postage stamp, postal cancellations and a red sealing mark. 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Small edge tears and losses are visible, particularly along the upper edge of the separate price list. The correspondence shows areas of faded ink and writing visible through the paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe postal side shows pronounced mailing folds, surface rubbing, postal ink marks and a red sealing mark. The invoice heading and printed price list remain clearly readable overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact folded document and separate price-list sheet shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e« Frame and decorative accessories not included. »\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54108605284699,"sku":"ESC-0003","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/001-img840-bordure-composition-4-documents.jpg?v=1789794186"},{"product_id":"1901-french-flour-mill-letter-envelope-bayeux","title":"1901 French Business Letter with Envelope – Sully Flour Mill, Bayeux","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French business correspondence dated 14 January 1901, written on the illustrated letterhead of the Minoterie à cylindres de Sully, near Bayeux in Calvados, Normandy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe letter was sent by \u003cstrong\u003eEdmond Le Brun\u003c\/strong\u003e, a miller operating the Sully roller mill near Bayeux. Its striking printed letterhead is illustrated with two pieces of industrial milling machinery and includes the business name, location and telegraphic address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWritten by hand in brown ink, the correspondence combines professional matters with New Year wishes. Edmond Le Brun sends his best wishes to the recipient and his family, while also referring to a previous meeting and requesting documents connected with his business affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original envelope accompanies the letter. It bears the printed heading \u003cstrong\u003e“Minoterie de Sully, près Bayeux (Calvados) – Edmond Le Brun”\u003c\/strong\u003e, a blue French \u003cstrong\u003e15-cent postage stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, postal cancellation and the handwritten destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA particularly attractive piece of French commercial ephemera, combining handwritten correspondence, postal history and a beautifully illustrated industrial letterhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 14 January 1901\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness: Minoterie à cylindres de Sully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietor \/ sender: Edmond Le Brun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: Sully, near Bayeux, Calvados, Normandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Business correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten letter on illustrated commercial letterhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial milling machinery illustrated at the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal stamped envelope included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue French 15-cent postage stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal antique documents, not reproductions or digital downloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e28 × 21 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvelope: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e14.5 × 11.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic antique paper with age-related toning, scattered foxing and small marks consistent with age and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe letter shows visible fold lines, light surface wear and occasional spotting, particularly around the margins and upper areas. The printed illustrations and handwritten text remain clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe envelope shows general age-related wear, toning, small marks and postal handling traces. The stamp and cancellation remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original letter and envelope shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118918652251,"sku":"ESC-0004","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/001-img844-bordure-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1789797426"},{"product_id":"1929-french-flour-mill-invoice-marseille","title":"1929 French Flour Mill Invoice – Cat \u0026 Olivier, Marseille","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French commercial invoice dated 23 April 1929, issued by Cat \u0026amp; Olivier, a roller flour mill based in Marseille, and addressed to the Grands Moulins de Montélimar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis striking document combines industrial, agricultural and maritime trade history. Its elaborate printed letterhead features the name \u003cstrong\u003eCat \u0026amp; Olivier\u003c\/strong\u003e, the words \u003cem\u003eMinoterie à cylindres\u003c\/em\u003e, a lion emblem, the Eiffel Tower and a reference to a \u003cstrong\u003egold medal awarded at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1900\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe invoice records a shipment of \u003cstrong\u003e27,480 kg of Manitoba wheat, “2 North Dominion”\u003c\/strong\u003e, priced in US dollars per 100 kg and described as \u003cstrong\u003eCAF Marseille, vrac\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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There is minor wear along the edges and corners, with creasing particularly visible toward the lower part of the document. 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Below, the ruled accounting section contains handwritten commercial entries and amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA beautiful example of French commercial ephemera connected with nineteenth-century flour milling, food production and Marseille trade history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 Décembre 1891\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auphan \u0026amp; Fournatoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marseille, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLetterhead:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minoterie St Maximin à la Croix Rouge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade wording:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mouture Hongroise – Système perfectionné\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegistered trademark:\u003c\/strong\u003e “La Huppe” hoopoe bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flour milling \/ food trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated printed letterhead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandwritten correspondence and accounting entries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal antique document, not a reproduction or digital download\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 27.5 × 21.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(height × width)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic nineteenth-century paper with age-related toning, scattered foxing, stains and small marks consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVisible fold lines and light surface wear are present. The edges and corners show minor handling wear, while the printed decoration, handwritten text and accounting lines remain clearly visible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original document shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54123063279963,"sku":"ESC-0006","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img849-bordure.jpg?v=1789880209"},{"product_id":"1917-french-flour-mill-invoice-marseille","title":"1917 French Flour Mill Invoice – Minoterie de la Méditerranée, Marseille","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a commercial flour mill invoice dated 8 October 1917, issued by C. 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Its handwritten commercial entries include \u003cstrong\u003e“Moutarde” (mustard)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Chanvre” (hemp)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with quantities and prices entered in the ruled accounting section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA purple fiscal\/business marking with a revenue stamp remains attached to the lower portion of the document, adding further interest to this piece of French commercial and administrative history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDating from \u003cstrong\u003e1917, during the First World War\u003c\/strong\u003e, this invoice is an evocative example of early twentieth-century Marseille trade, flour milling and food-related commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 October 1917\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e C. 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The edges and corners show minor wear, including small creases and slight edge damage. A small tear or loss is visible along the right edge. The illustrated letterhead, handwritten entries, accounting lines and fiscal marking remain clearly visible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original document shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54123139465563,"sku":"ESC-0007","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img850-bordure_1.jpg?v=1789882232"},{"product_id":"1883-french-confectionery-invoice-grasse","title":"1883 French Confectioner Invoice – Joseph Nègre, Grasse","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a double-sided commercial invoice and account document dated 2 January 1883, issued by Joseph Nègre, confectioner and distiller in Grasse, with a branch in Cannes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe document features an exceptionally elaborate nineteenth-century illustrated letterhead for \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Nègre – Confiseur Distillateur\u003c\/strong\u003e, a business stated to have been \u003cstrong\u003efounded in 1818\u003c\/strong\u003e. The upper section is richly decorated with medals and references to international and regional exhibitions, reflecting the prestige of the company and its products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePrinted side panels advertise specialties including \u003cstrong\u003eextra virgin olive oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecandied fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserved fruits, syrups and floral waters. The handwritten commercial entries continue across both sides of the sheet and record a wide variety of confectionery and food products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAmong the goods mentioned are \u003cstrong\u003eorgeat syrup, marrons, assorted fruits, candied oranges, dragées, pralines, iced petits fours, crystallised fruits, glacé chestnuts and other confectionery items\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse continues the account with numerous dated entries and quantities. 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The edges and corners show minor wear, and there is a \u003cstrong\u003esmall tear at the centre of the upper edge\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The edges and corners show light wear, with minor surface marks and creasing. The printed blue decoration, handwritten text and fiscal stamps remain clearly visible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original document shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54123182883163,"sku":"ESC-0009","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img853-bordure_1.jpg?v=1789887079"},{"product_id":"1914-french-wwi-family-letter-vidauban","title":"1914 French WWI Family Letter – Firmin Billet Horse Dealer, Vidauban","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a handwritten family letter dated 14 November 1914, written in Vidauban, Var, on the illustrated commercial letterhead of Firmin Billet, horse dealer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe striking printed letterhead features a detailed horse illustration together with the wording \u003cstrong\u003e“Commerce de Chevaux – Vente, Achat, Échange”\u003c\/strong\u003e and the name \u003cstrong\u003eFirmin Billet, Vidauban (Var)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe letter was written by \u003cstrong\u003eLéon Billet to his father\u003c\/strong\u003e during the early months of the First World War. Written in purple ink, the correspondence combines family news with references to the wartime situation, including mentions of \u003cstrong\u003eauxiliaries\u003c\/strong\u003e, men being declared fit or exempted, and a forthcoming departure for Toulon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe letter closes with the affectionate words \u003cstrong\u003e“Ton fils pour la vie: Billet Léon”\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by the patriotic phrase \u003cstrong\u003e“Vive la France ! À bas Guillaume II !!”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn original envelope from the same Firmin Billet horse-dealing business accompanies the letter. It is addressed to \u003cstrong\u003eMonsieur Firmin Billet in Marseille\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears a \u003cstrong\u003eVidauban postmark dated 3 January 1915\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause the envelope postmark is later than the date of the letter, it is presented here as an \u003cstrong\u003eassociated original envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than being definitively identified as the exact envelope originally used for this particular letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA particularly evocative piece of First World War-era French correspondence, combining family history, postal history, horse-trading ephemera and an illustrated commercial letterhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLetter date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 November 1914\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vidauban, Var, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Léon Billet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecipient:\u003c\/strong\u003e his father\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness letterhead:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firmin Billet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horse dealer \/ horse trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinted wording:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commerce de Chevaux – Vente, Achat, Échange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Personal and family correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical context:\u003c\/strong\u003e First World War era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandwritten in purple ink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated horse-dealer letterhead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated original envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope postmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vidauban, 3 January 1915\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope addressed to Firmin Billet in Marseille\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal antique documents, not reproductions or digital downloads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLetter: approx. 27.5 × 21 cm (height × width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope: approx. 11 × 14 cm (height × width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic early twentieth-century paper with age-related toning, scattered marks and light staining consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe letter shows visible fold lines and general handling wear. A \u003cstrong\u003esmall tear is present at the centre of the lower part of the letter, along the fold line\u003c\/strong\u003e. The printed horse illustration and handwritten text remain clearly legible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe envelope shows age-related toning, staining, handling wear and irregular edges. Postal markings and the handwritten address remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original letter and associated envelope shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54123324473691,"sku":"ESC-0010","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img854-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1789892149"},{"product_id":"1869-french-tea-invoice-letter-paris","title":"1869 French Tea Invoice \u0026 Letter – J. 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It features exhibition medals, a central illustrated figure and references to the company’s houses in \u003cstrong\u003eLondon, Vienna, Tiflis and Constantinople\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the international nature of the nineteenth-century tea trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe invoice, dated \u003cstrong\u003e15 January 1869\u003c\/strong\u003e, is addressed to a customer in Marseille and records purchases including \u003cstrong\u003egreen tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSouchong tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe accompanying letter, dated \u003cstrong\u003e16 January 1869\u003c\/strong\u003e, refers to the goods being sent, the corresponding invoice and arrangements for payment. It is written on matching J. 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Several \u003cstrong\u003esmall holes and perforations are visible along and near the folds\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with minor edge wear and small losses in places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSome ink and printed elements show through the thin paper from the reverse, as expected with a period document of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite these signs of age and use, the decorative printed letterheads, handwritten correspondence and invoice entries remain clearly visible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original folded invoice and business letter shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54123402625371,"sku":"ESC-0011","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img857-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1789895931"},{"product_id":"1866-french-saddler-coachbuilder-invoice-guepet-chalon","title":"1866 French Saddler \u0026 Coachbuilder Invoice – Guépet, Chalon-sur-Saône","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a commercial account and invoice dated 1866, issued by Guépet, a saddler and coachbuilder established at 14 Rue de l’Obélisque in Chalon-sur-Saône.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe document features a particularly attractive illustrated letterhead showing a \u003cstrong\u003ehorse-drawn carriage with two horses and its driver\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by the trade description \u003cstrong\u003e“Sellier Carrossier.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe printed heading also states that the business \u003cstrong\u003estored carriages and supplied everything related to saddlery\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a vivid glimpse into the horse-drawn transport trade of nineteenth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe handwritten account contains numerous dated entries for repairs, fittings and supplies connected with carriages, harness and equestrian equipment. 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The edges and corners show minor age-related wear, and a small puncture or tear is visible on the opened sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSome handwritten and printed elements show faintly through the paper from the reverse, as expected with a thin period document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite these signs of age and use, the illustrated letterhead, handwritten account entries and accounting columns remain clearly visible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original folded document shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54123779522907,"sku":"ESC-0012","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img860-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1789898881"},{"product_id":"1924-french-flour-mill-letter-pertuis","title":"1924 French Flour Mill Business Letter \u0026 Envelope – Grands Moulins de Pertuis","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a business letter dated 6 June 1924, issued by the Grands Moulins de Pertuis, a flour-milling company based in Pertuis, Vaucluse, with its matching original commercial envelope.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe letter features an attractive illustrated letterhead for \u003cstrong\u003eGrands Moulins de Pertuis – Milliat \u0026amp; Barbier, Successeurs\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorated with a detailed view of the mill complex and references to the milling trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe printed heading mentions \u003cstrong\u003e“Mouture Hongroise perfectionnée – Cylindres \u0026amp; Plansichters”\u003c\/strong\u003e and refers to the company’s distinction at the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Milling Congress of 1905\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWritten to \u003cstrong\u003eMonsieur Mistral\u003c\/strong\u003e, a commercial representative, the correspondence concerns the company’s flour business. It refers to shipments of flour to professional customers, including pastry makers in \u003cstrong\u003eMiramas\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePont-Saint-Esprit\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as commercial correspondence and the quoted price for a \u003cstrong\u003e100 kg bale of flour\u003c\/strong\u003e, including commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSeveral purple commercial and registration stamps remain visible across the upper part of the letter, adding further character and administrative interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe matching company envelope bears the printed heading \u003cstrong\u003eGrands Moulins de Pertuis – Milliat \u0026amp; Barbier\u003c\/strong\u003e, handwritten addressing to Monsieur Mistral, and postal cancellations. 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The total amount shown is \u003cstrong\u003e132.15 francs\u003c\/strong\u003e, with commercial payment terms indicated on the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse is particularly interesting: the sheet was \u003cstrong\u003efolded for postal transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains handwritten accounting and address annotations, several postal cancellations and an original \u003cstrong\u003eblue French 20-centime “Empire Franc” postage stamp depicting Napoleon III\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis combination of commercial invoice and postal history makes the piece especially evocative of everyday business practices during the French Second Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA highly decorative example of nineteenth-century French commercial ephemera combining candle manufacture, industrial history, engraved advertising design and postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 February 1865\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A. 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Small marks, areas of soiling and traces associated with postal handling are visible on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe thin period paper allows some handwriting and printed elements from the opposite side to show through naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe engraved letterhead, handwritten invoice entries, postal markings and original 20-centime stamp remain clearly visible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original double-sided document shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54126508147035,"sku":"ESC-0015","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img868-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1789920690"},{"product_id":"1896-french-marble-trade-letter-paris","title":"1896 French Marble Trade Letter – Fourcade, Ablard \u0026 Cie, Paris","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a commercial letter dated 29 June 1896, issued by E. 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Some small marks and areas of discoloration are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause the paper is relatively thin, portions of the handwriting and printed letterhead from the opposite side show through naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDespite these signs of age, the elaborate illustrated letterhead and handwritten correspondence remain clearly visible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original double-sided letter shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54126597275995,"sku":"ESC-0016","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/001-img870-bordure.jpg?v=1789923423"},{"product_id":"1908-french-metalware-invoice-bill-exchange-macon","title":"1908 French Metalware Invoice \u0026 Bill of Exchange – Joanny Joly, Mâcon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a commercial invoice dated 28 November 1908, issued by Joanny Joly of Mâcon, manufacturer of sheet-metal goods, copperware and galvanised articles, accompanied by its matching bill of exchange.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe invoice features an attractive illustrated letterhead showing the company’s \u003cstrong\u003esteam-powered factory\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the headings \u003cstrong\u003e“Manufacture de Tôlerie”\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e“Cuivrerie \u0026amp; Articles Galvanisés”\u003c\/strong\u003e and references to stove pipes, heaters and kitchen stoves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe business is identified as \u003cstrong\u003eJoanny Joly, Successeur\u003c\/strong\u003e, with offices at \u003cstrong\u003e74 Rue de Lyon, Mâcon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe handwritten invoice is addressed to \u003cstrong\u003eJ. Salvat, quincaillier\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lists various metal and hardware goods, with quantities, weights, prices and commercial calculations entered in the ruled accounting section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe final amount shown on the invoice is \u003cstrong\u003e91.70 francs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAccompanying the invoice is an original \u003cstrong\u003ecommercial bill of exchange \/ draft\u003c\/strong\u003e, also dated \u003cstrong\u003e28 November 1908\u003c\/strong\u003e, for the same amount of \u003cstrong\u003e91.70 francs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis document bears the Joanny Joly company name and factory illustration, handwritten payment instructions, a fiscal stamp, numerous commercial and banking markings, and several endorsements on the reverse documenting its circulation for payment during early 1909.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTogether, the two documents offer a particularly interesting glimpse into the commercial, industrial and banking practices of early twentieth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA strong example of French industrial ephemera combining metalworking history, trade documentation, accounting and financial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 November 1908\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joanny Joly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mâcon, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74 Rue de Lyon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial invoice with associated bill of exchange \/ draft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheet metal, copperware, galvanised goods and household metalware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecipient:\u003c\/strong\u003e J. Salvat, quincaillier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated steam-factory letterhead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture de Tôlerie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuivrerie \u0026amp; Articles Galvanisés\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandwritten commercial entries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvoice total:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91.70 francs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated commercial bill of exchange \/ draft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching amount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91.70 francs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal fiscal stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanking and commercial stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple endorsements on reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal antique documents, not reproductions or digital downloads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvoice:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong\u003e27 × 21.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBill of exchange \/ draft:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong\u003e27.5 × 10.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, double-sided\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(height × width)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic early twentieth-century paper with age-related toning, scattered marks and handling wear consistent with its age and commercial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe invoice shows light creasing, minor edge wear and handwritten accounting entries throughout. The printed factory illustration and commercial headings remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe bill of exchange \/ draft shows fold lines, surface marks and numerous banking and commercial stamps. The fiscal stamp remains attached, and the reverse bears several endorsements and payment markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original invoice and associated bill of exchange shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54126717796699,"sku":"ESC-0017","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img872-composition-3-documents.jpg?v=1789925928"},{"product_id":"1957-french-mushroom-invoice-bill-exchange","title":"1957 French Mushroom Industry Invoice \u0026 Bill of Exchange – A. 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The document explicitly refers to the invoice dated 19 January 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe bill of exchange bears commercial and banking markings, handwritten annotations and an original \u003cstrong\u003e6-franc French fiscal stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its reverse also carries cancellation and processing marks associated with its circulation for payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTogether, the two documents form an evocative example of post-war French commercial paperwork connected with the \u003cstrong\u003emushroom trade, food distribution and financial settlement practices\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvoice date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 January 1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBill of exchange date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 February 1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayment date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 February 1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A. 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The printed mushroom and mountain decoration remains clearly visible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe bill of exchange also shows filing perforations, light handling wear, commercial and banking stamps and handwritten annotations. The original 6-franc fiscal stamp remains attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse bears additional cancellation and processing marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original invoice and associated bill of exchange shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54126854013275,"sku":"ESC-0018","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img875-composition-3-documents.jpg?v=1789927521"},{"product_id":"1896-french-funeral-invoice-chalon-sur-saone","title":"1896 French Funeral 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\u003cstrong\u003eFrench fiscal \/ revenue stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e remains attached to the lower portion of the invoice and bears handwritten cancellation marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA particularly evocative example of late nineteenth-century French commercial ephemera connected with \u003cstrong\u003efuneral history, mourning customs and the horse-drawn transport trade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 November 1896\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laroche Fils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalon-sur-Saône, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, corner of Rue 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advertised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 horse-drawn hearse invoiced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 bearers invoiced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvoice total:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 francs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal fiscal \/ revenue stamp with handwritten cancellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal antique document, not a reproduction or digital download\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 27.5 × 21.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(height × width)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic late nineteenth-century paper with age-related 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The handwritten entries and printed accounting lines remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe illustrated funeral letterhead, horse-drawn hearse engraving and fiscal stamp remain well preserved overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original invoice shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54129410572635,"sku":"ESC-0019","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/001-img878-bordure.jpg?v=1789974909"},{"product_id":"1907-french-veterinary-trade-letter-paris","title":"1907 French Veterinary Trade Letter – Dautreville \u0026 Lebas, Paris","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a commercial veterinary trade letter dated 11 July 1907, issued by Anciens Établissements Dautreville \u0026amp; Lebas, successors to Cordier, a Paris firm specialising in animal feed and veterinary products\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe document features a highly decorative illustrated letterhead headed \u003cstrong\u003e“Alimentation des Animaux”\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the company name \u003cstrong\u003e“Anciens Établissements Dautreville \u0026amp; Lebas – Successeurs de Cordier.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe upper section is richly illustrated with a scene showing \u003cstrong\u003edogs\u003c\/strong\u003e, a large \u003cstrong\u003ehorse portrait\u003c\/strong\u003e set within a horseshoe marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Droguerie Vétérinaire Lebas”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a series of medals and awards. 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The subject is associated with the historic \u003cstrong\u003eCarré Marigny stamp market\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the best-known meeting places for Parisian philatelists. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePrinted at the lower edge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Paris Vécu – Aux Champs-Élysées – La Bourse aux timbres-poste”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“L. 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Brussels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original document set includes a printed invoice from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉtablissements Paul E. Cousin S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Brussels company associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuick Motor Cars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with the original posted envelope addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame de Selys-Longchamps, 136 Rue Washington, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe invoice is dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 January 1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and relates to motor-car maintenance and small replacement parts. It mentions work carried out on the vehicle, including radiator bolts, stays and a city light bulb, with a total amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29.25 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Revenue stamps are still attached to the invoice, adding further period character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original envelope bears the printed Buick \/ Paul E. Cousin S.A. heading and postal markings from Brussels, making this a particularly attractive piece for collectors interested in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eautomobile history, Belgian commercial paper, postal history and aristocratic family archives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the daily life, transport and household management of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelys Longchamps family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Brussels during the early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal printed invoice from Établissements Paul E. Cousin S.A. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stamped and postmarked envelope \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAddressed to Madame S. de Selys-Longchamps, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInvoice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 x 21.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5 x 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing age-related wear, folds, light toning and minor marks consistent with age and postal use. The envelope shows normal handling and light wear. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1930\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brussels, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century documents addressed to members of the Selys Longchamps family, offering insight into their private, social and day-to-day life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54201960071515,"sku":"SELYS-0002","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img922-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790502538"},{"product_id":"1931-citroen-insurance-letter-selys-longchamps","title":"1931 Citroën Automobile Insurance Letter – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1931 Belgian automobile insurance correspondence from London \u0026amp; Scottish Assurance Corporation Limited, addressed to E. de Selys-Longchamps at the Château d’Halloy near Ciney, Belgium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 August 1931\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this typed letter concerns the insurance and administrative formalities required for travelling in France with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitroën motor car weighing 1,340 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe correspondence relates specifically to an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Assurance Cautionnement Triptyque”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a form of customs guarantee connected with the temporary admission of a motor vehicle abroad. London \u0026amp; Scottish informs Monsieur de Selys-Longchamps that the cost of the guarantee for a French triptych for his Citroën, valued at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20,000 French francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, amounted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter also mentions additional costs connected with the triptych, an international road certificate and a driving permit, amounting to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed letterhead is particularly interesting, referring to the company’s approval for the issue of triptych guarantee insurance through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Automobile Club de Belgique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provincial automobile clubs affiliated with the R.A.C.B., the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouring Club de Belgique Société Royale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFédération Motocycliste de Belgique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original envelope is also included. Printed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLondon \u0026amp; Scottish Assurance Corporation Limited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e heading, it is addressed to E. de Selys-Longchamps and retains its Belgian postage stamp and postal cancellations. The original Château d’Halloy address has been crossed out and the envelope bears handwritten forwarding annotations to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering an additional glimpse into the recipient’s movements at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the letter and envelope form a fascinating piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian motoring and travel history from the early 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, documenting the practical formalities involved in taking a private Citroën automobile across an international border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal typed London \u0026amp; Scottish insurance letter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stamped and postmarked envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod forwarding annotations on the envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLetter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21.5 × 18.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5 × 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, light toning, small marks and minor edge wear. The envelope bears postal wear, cancellation marks and contemporary forwarding annotations. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1931\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brussels \/ Château d’Halloy, Ciney, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers addressed to members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial, travel and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54202760528219,"sku":"SELYS-0003","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img925-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790507557"},{"product_id":"1928-harness-maker-invoice-selys-longchamps-ciney","title":"1928 Harness Maker Invoice \u0026 Envelope – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1928 Belgian trade invoice and stamped envelope from Martin Neuvens-Defays, Manufacture Générale de Harnais in Ciney, addressed to Ed. de Selys and connected with the Château d’Halloy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis attractive archival set documents the work of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartin Neuvens-Defays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a specialist business established at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 Rue du Centre, Ciney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, trading in luxury and ordinary harnesses, shoes, gaiters, transmission belts, hunting and travel articles, industrial oils and greases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying envelope adds further detail to the history of the business, describing the firm as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Atelier de garnisseur d’autos et voitures”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a workshop specialising in the trimming and upholstery of automobiles and carriages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe invoice, dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 June 1928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, records several items and repairs supplied during 1927 and 1928, including an étrille, leather fittings and repair work. The total amounts to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82.55 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo original fiscal stamps, one red and one green, remain attached to the invoice, giving the document particularly strong visual and historical appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original blue-grey envelope bears the printed Martin Neuvens-Defays letterhead, Belgian postage and a Ciney cancellation. It was addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd. de Selys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with references to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau d’Halloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Brussels visible in the address and forwarding annotations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the invoice and envelope form an evocative record of a local Belgian craftsman and supplier serving the Selys Longchamps family during the interwar period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Martin Neuvens-Defays invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo original fiscal stamps attached to the invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stamped and postmarked envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInvoice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 21.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5 × 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, light toning, minor marks and small edge imperfections. The envelope shows postal wear and contemporary address alterations. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ciney, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family and the Château d’Halloy near Ciney.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54203487813979,"sku":"SELYS-0004","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img927-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790509952"},{"product_id":"1920-brussels-game-market-letter-invoice-selys-longchamps","title":"1920 Brussels Game Market Letter \u0026 Auction Invoice – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1920 Belgian commercial correspondence from America \u0026amp; Cie, a Brussels commission house and wholesale food merchant, addressed to Ed. de Selys at his Château d’Halloy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable archival set brings together an original business letter, a detailed auction sales account and the original stamped envelope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 October 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the letter comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica \u0026amp; Cie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaison de Commission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e founded in 1868 and established in Brussels near the Halles market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elaborate printed letterhead describes the company’s activities in the daily auction and wholesale trade of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egame, poultry, fruit, vegetables, butter, eggs, cheese, meat, fish and cured meats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as nuts, chestnuts, citrus fruit, cauliflower and potatoes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company writes to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd. de Selys at the Château d’Halloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, enclosing a sales account amounting to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e401.35 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e together with a postal money order for the balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower part of the letter acknowledges receipt of his previous correspondence and thanks him for a first consignment. America \u0026amp; Cie expresses the hope that the result of the sale will be satisfactory and states that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo baskets would be returned the following morning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included is the original narrow-format \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eauction sales statement dated 22 October 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, recording the sale of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epheasants, hares and rabbits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The document lists quantities and sale proceeds, together with commission and related charges, and bears a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mandat-Poste”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original envelope is printed with the America \u0026amp; Cie address at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13–17 Rue des Halles, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur Edgar de Selys, Halloy, Braibant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It retains its Belgian postage stamp, Brussels cancellation dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 October 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a contemporary postal slogan promoting postal transfers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these three documents provide an evocative glimpse into the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrussels food trade, game auctions and estate-related commercial correspondence in the immediate post–First World War period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal America \u0026amp; Cie commercial letter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal auction sales account for pheasants, hares and rabbits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stamped and postmarked envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLetter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 20.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAuction invoice \/ sales account: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 × 10.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5 × 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, toning, minor marks and edge wear. The envelope shows postal wear and small imperfections consistent with its age and use. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brussels \/ Halloy, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family and Halloy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54203526316379,"sku":"SELYS-0005","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img929-composition-3-documents.jpg?v=1790511933"},{"product_id":"1925-darchambeau-tailor-invoice-selys-longchamps-brussels","title":"1925 Brussels Tailor \u0026 Furrier Invoice – E. Darchambeau – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1925 Belgian fashion and tailoring archive set from E. Darchambeau, tailor, couturier and furrier established at 22 Avenue de la Toison d’Or in Brussels, addressed to Edgard de Selys Longchamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant group of original documents brings together a large commercial invoice, a matching postal payment slip and the original envelope from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Darchambeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Brussels business specialising in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etailoring, couture, fur, shirts, fashion goods and hosiery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe invoice is dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 December 1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bears the firm’s highly decorative printed letterhead with heraldic crest. It is addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur Edgard de Selys Longchamps, 136 Rue Washington, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten account records clothing and tailoring-related purchases and services supplied during 1925. The document also carries a dated commercial stamp from E. Darchambeau, reinforcing its character as an original period business record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included is an original bilingual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epostal payment slip \/ bulletin de versement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, printed for the account of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉmile D’Archambeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, account no. 31255, Brussels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matching original envelope is handwritten to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur Edgard de Selys Longchamps, 136 Rue Washington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the reverse is printed with the sender’s details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Darchambeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 Avenue de la Toison d’Or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBruxelles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a fascinating glimpse into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrussels fashion, tailoring and luxury retail during the interwar period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as the personal commercial correspondence of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal E. Darchambeau invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal postal payment slip \/ bulletin de versement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal matching envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInvoice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26.5 × 22 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePostal payment slip: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.5 × 10.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 × 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, light toning, minor marks and small edge imperfections. The envelope shows signs of handling and age consistent with its use. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brussels, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French \/ French-Dutch payment slip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207691719003,"sku":"SELYS-0006","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img932-composition-3-documents.jpg?v=1790583992"},{"product_id":"1919-p-slangen-english-tailor-invoice-selys-longchamps-spa","title":"1919 English Tailor Invoice from Spa – P. Slangen – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1919 Belgian tailor’s invoice and handwritten correspondence from P. Slangen, “English Tailor”, established at 5 Rue Servais in Spa, addressed to Ed. de Selys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particularly evocative archival set combines a commercial invoice with a substantial handwritten message and its original stamped envelope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elegant printed letterhead identifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. Slangen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“English Tailor”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering fabrics from leading English houses, with specialities including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eriding wear, suits and liveries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The business was located at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Rue Servais, near the post office in Spa, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and described itself as a house of high standing and trust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe document is dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 June 1919\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Interestingly, the account also contains an earlier entry dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 1914\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, linking the document to a period spanning the First World War and its immediate aftermath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow the account, P. Slangen added a long handwritten message to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur de Selys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, apparently concerning a garment, its delivery and fit. This personal note gives the invoice an additional layer of interest beyond its commercial purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original blue-grey envelope is also included. It is handwritten to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd. de Selys in Liège\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and retains its original Belgian postage stamp and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpa postal cancellation dated June 1919\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the invoice and envelope provide a fascinating glimpse into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian tailoring, English-inspired fashion, riding dress and private commercial correspondence in the immediate post–First World War period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal P. Slangen “English Tailor” invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten personal\/business message on the invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stamped and postmarked envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInvoice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5 × 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, toning, minor marks and edge wear. The envelope shows postal wear, small tears and losses at the edges consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1919, with an earlier account entry dated 1914\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spa \/ Liège, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207729697115,"sku":"SELYS-0007","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img936-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790585119"},{"product_id":"1920-geonafte-petroleum-company-letter-selys-longchamps","title":"1920 Géonafte Geological \u0026 Petroleum Company Letter – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1920 Belgian corporate correspondence from Compagnie Géologique et Pétrolifère GÉONAFTE S.A., addressed to Edgar de Selys Longchamps at the Château de Halloy near Ciney, Belgium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 May 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this typed letter was issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGÉONAFTE – Compagnie Géologique et Pétrolifère\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Belgian limited company with its registered office at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e88 Rue de la Montagne, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and accounting services at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 Rue Forgeur, Liège\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter refers to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompany meeting and formal convocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It asks the recipient to note that the meeting of the company, mentioned in a previous notice dated 13 May, was to take place on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWednesday 19 May 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe document is signed on behalf of an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadministrator-delegate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an interesting example of early 20th-century Belgian corporate administration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original envelope is also included. Printed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGÉONAFTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e company heading, it is addressed to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur Edgar de Selys Longchamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Halloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epar Ciney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe envelope bears a Belgian postage stamp, postal cancellations and the prominent printed marking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“EXPRESS”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding further interest for collectors of postal and industrial history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the letter and envelope provide a fascinating glimpse into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian geological and petroleum enterprise, corporate administration and private business correspondence in the immediate post–First World War period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal typed GÉONAFTE company letter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal company envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Belgian postage stamp and postal markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpress mail marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLetter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5 × 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, toning, minor marks and small edge imperfections. The envelope shows postal wear and small tears along the upper edge consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brussels \/ Liège \/ Château de Halloy, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207799951707,"sku":"SELYS-0008","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img938-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790586307"},{"product_id":"1921-electrical-installation-philips-envelope-selys-longchamps","title":"1921 Electrical Installation Letter \u0026 Philips Envelope – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1921 Belgian electrical engineering correspondence from J. Pire \u0026amp; L. Simonis, Entreprises Générales Électriques in Liège, addressed to Baron Edgard de Selys at the Château d’Halloy near Ciney.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 July 1921\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this typed letter concerns an electrical installation project and provides an unusually detailed glimpse into early 20th-century electrical work in a private Belgian estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. Pire \u0026amp; L. Simonis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, based in Liège, specialised in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elighting, motive power, bells, private telephony, studies and quotations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter acknowledges previous correspondence from Baron Edgard de Selys and refers to information supplied by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaron Roger de Selys concerning his turbine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt then discusses a quotation for the planned installation, including additional equipment requested during a previous visit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company also mentions further technical matters relating to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emotive power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoverhead electrical line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esupplementary electrical points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elabour and installation times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. Pire \u0026amp; L. Simonis estimated that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo fitters and one assistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e could complete the planned work in approximately one month. The company agreed to begin the work on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 August 1921\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, asking to be informed 8 to 10 days in advance in order to prepare the necessary materials and select the appropriate staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original envelope is particularly attractive. Printed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. Pire \u0026amp; L. Simonis – Fournitures Générales Électriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it features a large period advertisement for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilips “½ Watt Arga” electric lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with the company’s Liège addresses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe envelope retains its original Belgian postage stamp and postal cancellation and is addressed to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur le Baron Edgard de Selys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Halloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003elez Ciney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the letter and envelope form a fascinating record of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian electrical engineering, early domestic electrification and estate improvement during the early 1920s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal typed J. Pire \u0026amp; L. Simonis letter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Philips advertising envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Belgian postage stamp and cancellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLetter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 21.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 × 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, light toning, minor marks and small edge imperfections. The envelope shows postal wear consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1921\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Liège \/ Château d’Halloy near Ciney, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207864832347,"sku":"SELYS-0009","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img940-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790587365"},{"product_id":"1928-joseph-degesves-construction-invoice-selys-longchamps","title":"1928 Construction Materials Account – Joseph Degesves Ciney – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1928 Belgian construction-materials account from Joseph Degesves of Ciney, addressed to Baron Edgard de Selys Longchamps and accompanied by its original stamped envelope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis substantial commercial document was issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoseph Degesves – Matériaux de Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, established on Rue du Commerce in Ciney, near the railway station.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed letterhead provides a fascinating overview of the materials supplied by the business, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecement and plaster \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslates and roof tiles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecement and ceramic tiles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcrete and stoneware pipes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003egravel and sand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceiling laths \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEternit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebituminous cardboard and other building materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 December 1928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the document appears to function as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estatement of account\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together several earlier invoices and outstanding amounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten entries refer to accounts from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1922, 1923 and 1924\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by interest charges and later invoices from 1928. The final balance amounts to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,147.15 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handwritten note at the bottom requests payment from the Baron and indicates that, failing settlement, the interest rate would be increased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying original envelope is printed with the heading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoseph Degesves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatériaux de Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncienne Maison Auguste Laloux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRue du Commerce, Ciney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt retains its original Belgian postage stamp and postal cancellation and is addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaron Edgard de Selys Longchamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the invoice and envelope provide a particularly evocative glimpse into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestate maintenance, construction supplies, commercial credit and local trade in the Ciney region during the 1920s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Joseph Degesves construction-materials account\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stamped and postmarked company envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccount \/ invoice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5 × 12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, toning, minor marks and edge wear. The envelope shows postal wear and small imperfections consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ciney, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207971098971,"sku":"SELYS-0010","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img942-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790588559"},{"product_id":"1923-bouhon-freres-saddlery-invoice-selys-longchamps","title":"1923 Bouhon Frères Saddlery Invoice – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1923 Belgian saddlery and leatherwork invoice from Bouhon Frères in Liège, addressed to Baron Edgard de Selys and accompanied by its original stamped envelope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis attractive commercial document was issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouhon Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a long-established Liège business described on the letterhead as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrique Générale de Sellerie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, founded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1820\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and located at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 Rue André-Dumont, Liège\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed heading advertises a wide range of specialist goods and services, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esaddlery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehunting and travel articles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrunks and luggage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edriving gloves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea special workshop for automobile accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 December 1923\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the handwritten invoice concerns the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepair of a hunting game bag \/ carnassière\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work appears to include the fitting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo new sliders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew shoulder strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, partial re-edging and additional sewing repairs. The account also includes carriage \/ express delivery charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian fiscal revenue stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remain attached to the invoice, adding strong period and documentary interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matching original envelope is printed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouhon Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrique de Sellerie et Maroquinerie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 Rue André-Dumont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiège\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt retains its original Belgian postage stamp and postal cancellation and is handwritten to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur le Baron Edgard de Selys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCiney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the invoice and envelope provide a fascinating glimpse into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian saddlery, hunting equipment, leather craftsmanship and aristocratic household purchases during the early 1920s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Bouhon Frères invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo original Belgian fiscal stamps attached to the invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stamped and postmarked company envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInvoice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 × 21.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 × 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, light toning, minor marks and edge wear. The envelope shows postal wear and small imperfections consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1923\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Liège \/ Ciney, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54208183206235,"sku":"SELYS-0011","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img944-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790589498"},{"product_id":"1924-french-military-aviation-letter-basse-yutz","title":"1924 French Military Aviation Letter – Basse-Yutz – Henri Bourguignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal French military aviation correspondence dated 28 November 1924, written at Basse-Yutz and connected with aviation service in the Thionville area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handwritten letter is written on lined military stationery featuring a printed biplane illustration and a handwritten regimental number beside the printed word “AVIATION”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe writer gives his military address as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenri Bourguignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38e Régiment d’Aviation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12e Escadrille – 3e Groupe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThionville (Moselle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten in French, the correspondence is personal and family-oriented. 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The combination of commercial advertising and wartime imagery gives the document considerable visual and historical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his long personal message, the writer discusses letters received from home, his current surroundings, daily routines, food and living arrangements. 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Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 September 1915\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First World War\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Military service \/ personal correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal document — not a reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly evocative First World War document combining a long personal soldier’s correspondence with unusual period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eByrrh advertising and patriotic military imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54209880097115,"sku":"MIL-0005","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/001-img946-bordure.jpg?v=1790600206"},{"product_id":"1902-french-soldier-letter-nancy-military-stationery","title":"1902 French Soldier Letter from Nancy – Illustrated Military Stationery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal French military correspondence dated 14 January 1902 in Nancy, handwritten by a serviceman to his parents on richly illustrated military stationery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable early 20th-century letter combines an extensive handwritten family correspondence with an especially attractive colour-printed military illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front of the stationery features a vivid scene of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench soldiers in their quarters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with uniforms, beds and everyday barracks life. The illustration was published by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Pandevant, Charenton-Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and bears the printed mention \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Modèle Déposé (N°26)”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter begins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nancy le 14 Janvier 1902 – Chers Parents”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe writer gives his family news about his daily life, military service, money and personal matters. The extensive handwritten text continues over several sides, making this much more than a decorative military sheet: it is an intimate surviving record of the everyday life of a young French serviceman at the beginning of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour military imagery, extensive handwriting and a precisely dated personal correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the document strong visual and historical appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal handwritten French soldier's letter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour illustrated military stationery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive manuscript on several sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal period document — not a reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFolded: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 × 14 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOpened: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique document showing normal age-related wear, including folds, toning, scattered stains, handling marks and minor edge wear. Some areas show stronger staining, particularly near the lower edges, consistent with more than 120 years of age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 January 1902\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNancy, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. 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