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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. 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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"}],"url":"https:\/\/escritorie.com\/collections\/the-selys-longchamps-archive.oembed","provider":"Escritorie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}