{"title":"Letters \u0026 Correspondence","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA curated selection of antique letters, handwritten correspondence and envelopes from France, Belgium and beyond, each preserving a personal fragment of everyday life and history\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-french-letter-envelope-paris-1899","title":"Antique French Letter with Envelope – Paris 1899 – Belle Époque Correspondence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique handwritten French letter dated Paris, 3 August 1899, preserved with its original envelope.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful Belle Époque document features elegant handwritten correspondence, a distinctive blue printed letterhead and the natural traces of more than a century of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original envelope accompanies the letter and retains its original postage stamp and postmarks, making this set particularly appealing to collectors of antique correspondence, historical documents and French ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Origin: France\u003cbr\u003e• Date: 3 August 1899\u003cbr\u003e• Letter size: approx. 27,5 × 21 cm\u003cbr\u003e• Envelope size: approx. 14.5 × 11.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e• Original handwritten letter with matching envelope\u003cbr\u003e• One-of-a-kind antique set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic antique paper set. 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. Its decorative typography also makes it an appealing piece for an archival display or framing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Contents: one handwritten letter and two envelopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Letter date: 2 May 1896\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Paris, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Business: Jules Haran, successor to Maison Baudon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Business address: 12 Rue Lacépède, Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recipient: Monsieur Crochu, Mamers, Sarthe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Language: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Materials: paper with printed headings, handwritten ink and postal markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• First envelope: addressed and stamped, with postmarks on both sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Second envelope: printed address to Jules Haran, without a visible stamp or postmark on the side shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original physical documents; no digital files or reproductions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Letter: 27 × 20.5 cm (height × width)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stamped envelope: 14.5 × 11 cm (width × height)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Envelope addressed to Monsieur Jules Haran: 14.5 × 11 cm (width × height)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe documents show age-related paper toning, scattered spotting, handling marks and creasing. The letter has visible horizontal fold lines and some edge wear. The posted envelope shows an uneven opened upper edge with small tears and losses, together with surface marks and discolouration. The second envelope shows toning and minor marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed decoration and handwriting remain clearly visible overall. 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":"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":"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. 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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":"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. It retains an original \u003cstrong\u003e25-centime French postage stamp commemorating the VIIIth Olympiad – Paris 1924\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the ensemble particularly attractive for collectors of postal and commercial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA evocative example of early twentieth-century French business correspondence combining flour-milling history, food trade, regional commerce 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 6 June 1924\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grands Moulins de Pertuis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompany:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milliat \u0026amp; Barbier, successors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pertuis, Vaucluse, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Business \/ commercial correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flour milling and food trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecipient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monsieur Mistral, commercial representative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated flour-mill letterhead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandwritten business correspondence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple commercial \/ registration stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlour shipments and pricing mentioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatching original company envelope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench 25-centime Paris 1924 Olympic postage stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostal cancellations\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong\u003e27 × 21 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong\u003e15 × 11.5 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 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 original fold lines and general handling wear. The printed illustration, handwritten correspondence and purple commercial markings remain clearly visible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe envelope shows age-related toning, surface wear and handling marks. The upper edge and flap show \u003cstrong\u003eirregularities and tears associated with opening and postal use\u003c\/strong\u003e. The postage stamp, company printing, handwritten address and postal cancellations remain well 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 matching 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":54124029542747,"sku":"ESC-0013","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img863-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1789901989"},{"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":"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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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexamine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephotographs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarefully, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethey \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eform \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintegral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epart \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edescription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrussels \/ 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Title","offer_id":54201789383003,"sku":"SELYS-0001","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img916-composition-3-documents.jpg?v=1790499176"},{"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":"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":"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":"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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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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He shares news of his military life, mentions receiving letters from home and describes aspects of his daily routine at the barracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe correspondence also contains an interesting reference to contemporary Franco-German tensions. The writer mentions having heard reports that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo French soldiers had allegedly been killed by a German policeman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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The letter shows several folds, creasing, scattered staining, handling marks, edge wear and small areas of fragility or minor tearing. 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