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A \u003cstrong\u003esmall perforation \/ loss is visible near the upper left corner\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with slight edge and corner wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe paper is relatively thin, allowing portions of the printed decoration and handwriting from the opposite side to show through naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe richly coloured printed letterhead, handwritten entries and fiscal stamp remain clearly visible overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original invoice shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54124928303451,"sku":"ESC-0014","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/001-img866-bordure.jpg?v=1789905260"},{"product_id":"1865-french-candle-soap-invoice-lyon","title":"1865 French Candle \u0026 Soap Manufacturer Invoice – Blanpied, Richard \u0026 Cie, Lyon","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French ephemera: a commercial invoice dated 8 February 1865, issued by A. 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The total amount shown is \u003cstrong\u003e132.15 francs\u003c\/strong\u003e, with commercial payment terms indicated on the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse is particularly interesting: the sheet was \u003cstrong\u003efolded for postal transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains handwritten accounting and address annotations, several postal cancellations and an original \u003cstrong\u003eblue French 20-centime “Empire Franc” postage stamp depicting Napoleon III\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis combination of commercial invoice and postal history makes the piece especially evocative of everyday business practices during the French Second Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA highly decorative example of nineteenth-century French commercial ephemera combining candle manufacture, industrial history, engraved advertising design and postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 February 1865\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A. 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The printed factory illustration and commercial headings remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe bill of exchange \/ draft shows fold lines, surface marks and numerous banking and commercial stamps. The fiscal stamp remains attached, and the reverse bears several endorsements and payment markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original invoice and associated bill of exchange shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54126717796699,"sku":"ESC-0017","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img872-composition-3-documents.jpg?v=1789925928"},{"product_id":"1896-french-funeral-invoice-chalon-sur-saone","title":"1896 French Funeral Services Invoice – Laroche Fils, 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advertised\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 horse-drawn hearse invoiced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 bearers invoiced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvoice total:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 francs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal fiscal \/ revenue stamp with handwritten cancellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal antique document, not a reproduction or digital download\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 27.5 × 21.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(height × width)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuthentic late nineteenth-century paper with age-related toning, scattered marks and light staining consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe sheet shows minor handling wear, slight edge and corner irregularities and small age-related marks. The handwritten entries and printed accounting lines remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe illustrated funeral letterhead, horse-drawn hearse engraving and fiscal stamp remain well preserved overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact original invoice shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54129410572635,"sku":"ESC-0019","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/001-img878-bordure.jpg?v=1789974909"},{"product_id":"buick-invoice-envelope-selys-longchamps-brussels-1930","title":"1930 Buick Brussels Invoice \u0026 Envelope – Madame de Selys-Longchamps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1930 Belgian automobile invoice with matching envelope, addressed to Madame S. de Selys-Longchamps in 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. 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The envelope shows normal handling and light wear. 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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":"1925-darchambeau-tailor-invoice-selys-longchamps-brussels","title":"1925 Brussels Tailor \u0026 Furrier Invoice – E. Darchambeau – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1925 Belgian fashion and tailoring archive set from E. Darchambeau, tailor, couturier and furrier established at 22 Avenue de la Toison d’Or in Brussels, addressed to Edgard de Selys Longchamps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant group of original documents brings together a large commercial invoice, a matching postal payment slip and the original envelope from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Darchambeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Brussels business specialising in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etailoring, couture, fur, shirts, fashion goods and hosiery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe invoice is dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 December 1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bears the firm’s highly decorative printed letterhead with heraldic crest. It is addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur Edgard de Selys Longchamps, 136 Rue Washington, Brussels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten account records clothing and tailoring-related purchases and services supplied during 1925. The document also carries a dated commercial stamp from E. Darchambeau, reinforcing its character as an original period business record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included is an original bilingual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epostal payment slip \/ bulletin de versement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, printed for the account of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉmile D’Archambeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, account no. 31255, Brussels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matching original envelope is handwritten to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur Edgard de Selys Longchamps, 136 Rue Washington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the reverse is printed with the sender’s details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE. Darchambeau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 Avenue de la Toison d’Or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBruxelles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a fascinating glimpse into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrussels fashion, tailoring and luxury retail during the interwar period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as the personal commercial correspondence of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal E. Darchambeau invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal postal payment slip \/ bulletin de versement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal matching envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInvoice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26.5 × 22 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePostal payment slip: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22.5 × 10.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 × 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, light toning, minor marks and small edge imperfections. The envelope shows signs of handling and age consistent with its use. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1925\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brussels, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French \/ French-Dutch payment slip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207691719003,"sku":"SELYS-0006","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img932-composition-3-documents.jpg?v=1790583992"},{"product_id":"1919-p-slangen-english-tailor-invoice-selys-longchamps-spa","title":"1919 English Tailor Invoice from Spa – P. Slangen – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1919 Belgian tailor’s invoice and handwritten correspondence from P. Slangen, “English Tailor”, established at 5 Rue Servais in Spa, addressed to Ed. de Selys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particularly evocative archival set combines a commercial invoice with a substantial handwritten message and its original stamped envelope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elegant printed letterhead identifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. Slangen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“English Tailor”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering fabrics from leading English houses, with specialities including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eriding wear, suits and liveries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The business was located at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Rue Servais, near the post office in Spa, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and described itself as a house of high standing and trust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe document is dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 June 1919\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Interestingly, the account also contains an earlier entry dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 1914\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, linking the document to a period spanning the First World War and its immediate aftermath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow the account, P. Slangen added a long handwritten message to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur de Selys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, apparently concerning a garment, its delivery and fit. This personal note gives the invoice an additional layer of interest beyond its commercial purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original blue-grey envelope is also included. It is handwritten to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd. de Selys in Liège\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and retains its original Belgian postage stamp and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpa postal cancellation dated June 1919\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the invoice and envelope provide a fascinating glimpse into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian tailoring, English-inspired fashion, riding dress and private commercial correspondence in the immediate post–First World War period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal P. Slangen “English Tailor” invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten personal\/business message on the invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stamped and postmarked envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInvoice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5 × 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, toning, minor marks and edge wear. The envelope shows postal wear, small tears and losses at the edges consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1919, with an earlier account entry dated 1914\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spa \/ Liège, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207729697115,"sku":"SELYS-0007","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img936-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790585119"},{"product_id":"1921-electrical-installation-philips-envelope-selys-longchamps","title":"1921 Electrical Installation Letter \u0026 Philips Envelope – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1921 Belgian electrical engineering correspondence from J. Pire \u0026amp; L. Simonis, Entreprises Générales Électriques in Liège, addressed to Baron Edgard de Selys at the Château d’Halloy near Ciney.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 July 1921\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this typed letter concerns an electrical installation project and provides an unusually detailed glimpse into early 20th-century electrical work in a private Belgian estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. Pire \u0026amp; L. Simonis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, based in Liège, specialised in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elighting, motive power, bells, private telephony, studies and quotations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter acknowledges previous correspondence from Baron Edgard de Selys and refers to information supplied by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaron Roger de Selys concerning his turbine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt then discusses a quotation for the planned installation, including additional equipment requested during a previous visit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe company also mentions further technical matters relating to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emotive power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoverhead electrical line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esupplementary electrical points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elabour and installation times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. Pire \u0026amp; L. Simonis estimated that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo fitters and one assistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e could complete the planned work in approximately one month. The company agreed to begin the work on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 August 1921\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, asking to be informed 8 to 10 days in advance in order to prepare the necessary materials and select the appropriate staff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original envelope is particularly attractive. Printed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. Pire \u0026amp; L. Simonis – Fournitures Générales Électriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it features a large period advertisement for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilips “½ Watt Arga” electric lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with the company’s Liège addresses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe envelope retains its original Belgian postage stamp and postal cancellation and is addressed to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur le Baron Edgard de Selys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Halloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003elez Ciney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the letter and envelope form a fascinating record of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian electrical engineering, early domestic electrification and estate improvement during the early 1920s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal typed J. Pire \u0026amp; L. Simonis letter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Philips advertising envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Belgian postage stamp and cancellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLetter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 21.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 × 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, light toning, minor marks and small edge imperfections. The envelope shows postal wear consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1921\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Liège \/ Château d’Halloy near Ciney, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207864832347,"sku":"SELYS-0009","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img940-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790587365"},{"product_id":"1928-joseph-degesves-construction-invoice-selys-longchamps","title":"1928 Construction Materials Account – Joseph Degesves Ciney – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1928 Belgian construction-materials account from Joseph Degesves of Ciney, addressed to Baron Edgard de Selys Longchamps and accompanied by its original stamped envelope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis substantial commercial document was issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoseph Degesves – Matériaux de Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, established on Rue du Commerce in Ciney, near the railway station.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed letterhead provides a fascinating overview of the materials supplied by the business, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecement and plaster \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslates and roof tiles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecement and ceramic tiles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcrete and stoneware pipes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003egravel and sand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceiling laths \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEternit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebituminous cardboard and other building materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 December 1928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the document appears to function as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estatement of account\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together several earlier invoices and outstanding amounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten entries refer to accounts from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1922, 1923 and 1924\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by interest charges and later invoices from 1928. The final balance amounts to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,147.15 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handwritten note at the bottom requests payment from the Baron and indicates that, failing settlement, the interest rate would be increased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying original envelope is printed with the heading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoseph Degesves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatériaux de Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncienne Maison Auguste Laloux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRue du Commerce, Ciney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt retains its original Belgian postage stamp and postal cancellation and is addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaron Edgard de Selys Longchamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the invoice and envelope provide a particularly evocative glimpse into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestate maintenance, construction supplies, commercial credit and local trade in the Ciney region during the 1920s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Joseph Degesves construction-materials account\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stamped and postmarked company envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAccount \/ invoice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5 × 12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, toning, minor marks and edge wear. The envelope shows postal wear and small imperfections consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ciney, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207971098971,"sku":"SELYS-0010","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img942-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790588559"},{"product_id":"1923-bouhon-freres-saddlery-invoice-selys-longchamps","title":"1923 Bouhon Frères Saddlery Invoice – Selys Longchamps Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1923 Belgian saddlery and leatherwork invoice from Bouhon Frères in Liège, addressed to Baron Edgard de Selys and accompanied by its original stamped envelope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis attractive commercial document was issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouhon Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a long-established Liège business described on the letterhead as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrique Générale de Sellerie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, founded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1820\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and located at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 Rue André-Dumont, Liège\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed heading advertises a wide range of specialist goods and services, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esaddlery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehunting and travel articles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrunks and luggage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edriving gloves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea special workshop for automobile accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 December 1923\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the handwritten invoice concerns the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepair of a hunting game bag \/ carnassière\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work appears to include the fitting of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo new sliders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enew shoulder strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, partial re-edging and additional sewing repairs. The account also includes carriage \/ express delivery charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian fiscal revenue stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remain attached to the invoice, adding strong period and documentary interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matching original envelope is printed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouhon Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrique de Sellerie et Maroquinerie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 Rue André-Dumont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiège\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt retains its original Belgian postage stamp and postal cancellation and is handwritten to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur le Baron Edgard de Selys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCiney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the invoice and envelope provide a fascinating glimpse into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian saddlery, hunting equipment, leather craftsmanship and aristocratic household purchases during the early 1920s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Bouhon Frères invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo original Belgian fiscal stamps attached to the invoice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stamped and postmarked company envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInvoice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 × 21.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 × 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal antique documents showing normal age-related wear, including folds, light toning, minor marks and edge wear. The envelope shows postal wear and small imperfections consistent with its age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1923\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Liège \/ Ciney, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal documents — not reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom The Selys Longchamps Archive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of original early 20th-century letters, invoices, receipts and commercial papers connected with members of the Selys Longchamps family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these documents offer a glimpse into the family’s private, commercial and estate-related correspondence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54208183206235,"sku":"SELYS-0011","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/img944-composition-2-documents.jpg?v=1790589498"},{"product_id":"1908-french-bill-exchange-tollet-drevet-lyon","title":"1908 French Bill of Exchange – Tollet \u0026 Drevet, Lyon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal French bill of exchange dated 7 November 1908, issued in Lyon by Tollet \u0026amp; Drevet, successors to Perrissol \u0026amp; Pidault, under the trade name “Aux Forges de France”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking early 20th-century commercial document features a beautifully illustrated industrial letterhead depicting machinery, accompanied by the wording \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Machines-Outils pour Ateliers de Construction – Forges \u0026amp; Fonderies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bill was completed by hand and retains numerous period banking and commercial markings, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrédit Lyonnais\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamps, handwritten endorsements and an original French fiscal stamp. The reverse is particularly interesting, preserving further endorsements, payment instructions and bank markings that document the circulation of the bill through the French financial system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of ornate typography, industrial imagery, manuscript entries and layered stamps gives this document exceptional visual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench banking ephemera and industrial history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal for collectors of antique commercial paper, historic financial documents, French ephemera and industrial advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Lyon, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 7 November 1908\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompany: Tollet \u0026amp; Drevet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer company: Perrissol \u0026amp; Pidault\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade name: Aux Forges de France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocument: Original bill of exchange \/ commercial draft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme: Machine tools, construction workshops, forges and foundries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures: Illustrated letterhead, handwritten entries, bank stamps, endorsements and fiscal stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition with normal signs of age and handling. Light toning, manuscript annotations, fiscal and banking stamps are part of the document's original commercial history. Please refer closely to the photographs for condition and details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27.5 × 10.5 cm (10.8 × 4.1 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong horizontal format, particularly well suited for display or framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: the frame and decorative accessories shown in the styled photographs are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54244230824283,"sku":"BEX-0001","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/001-img988-bordure_afc2c3b2-723e-48fd-9c05-f8d6d32a834b.jpg?v=1791104942"},{"product_id":"1902-french-bill-exchange-p-arnaud-lyon","title":"1902 French Bill of Exchange – P. 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It was addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalvat Fils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a hardware business in Seyne-les-Alpes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumerous period markings remain visible across the document, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrédit Lyonnais bank stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, handwritten endorsements, collection markings and an original French fiscal stamp. The reverse preserves additional signatures, banking marks and endorsements documenting the successive circulation of the bill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of pale green paper, ornate handwriting, fiscal stamp and layered banking marks gives this piece strong graphic appeal and makes it an evocative example of early 20th-century French commercial and banking history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench banking ephemera, antique commercial paper, financial documents, industrial history and handwritten historical documents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Lyon, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 10 June 1902\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompany: P. 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The handwritten annotations, banking stamps, endorsements and fiscal markings form part of the document's original history. 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Mosoni \u0026amp; Cie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, located at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Rue Saint-André, Lyon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed heading advertises the company’s activities in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etinware and zinc work, copperware, lanterns, polished and nickel-plated fittings for vehicles, and lighting equipment of all kinds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly attractive is the detailed illustration of the company’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteam-powered factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by medal motifs and references to exhibitions and industrial competitions in Lyon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleted by hand, the bill was addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalvat Fils in Seyne, Basses-Alpes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a recurring commercial correspondent appearing on several documents from this archive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumerous original commercial and banking markings remain visible across the document, including period bank stamps, handwritten endorsements and an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-centime French fiscal stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bearing the company overprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse preserves further signatures, endorsements and banking marks, documenting the successive circulation and processing of the bill through the French commercial banking system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindustrial architecture, decorative typography, manuscript entries and layered banking stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this document particularly strong visual and historical appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench banking ephemera and industrial history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal for collectors of antique commercial paper, historic financial documents, industrial advertising and illustrated French ephemera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Lyon, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1 July 1903\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompany: J.H. 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Salvat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a hardware merchant in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeyne, Basses-Alpes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumerous original commercial and banking markings remain visible across the document, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrédit Lyonnais stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, handwritten endorsements and an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-centime French fiscal stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse preserves further signatures, payment instructions and banking stamps, documenting the successive circulation and processing of the bill through the French commercial banking system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindustrial factory engraving, period typography, manuscript entries and layered bank markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this document particularly strong visual and historical appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench industrial ephemera and banking history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal for collectors of antique commercial paper, historical financial documents, industrial advertising and illustrated French ephemera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Jarville-Nancy, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 15 May 1908\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompany: Kuhn \u0026amp; Fleichel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade: Weighing \u0026amp; lifting instruments, agricultural machinery and timber trade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocument: Original bill of exchange \/ commercial draft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecipient: F. 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Please refer closely to the photographs for condition and details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: the frame and decorative accessories shown in styled photographs are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escritorie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54249431662939,"sku":"BEX-0009","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/7935\/3435\/files\/001-img005-bordure.jpg?v=1791176600"},{"product_id":"1909-french-bill-exchange-banque-rougon-embrun","title":"1909 French Bill of Exchange – Banque Rougon, Embrun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal French bill of exchange dated 3 August 1909, issued in Savines, Hautes-Alpes, and made payable to Monsieur Rougon, banker in Embrun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on distinctive pale green paper, this early 20th-century financial document features an elegant red ornamental border, handwritten entries, numerous banking and collection stamps, and an original French fiscal stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bill was made payable to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur Rougon, banker in Embrun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and later addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur Salvat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a hardware merchant in Seyne, Basses-Alpes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly interesting are the numerous period banking markings visible on both sides of the document, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanque Rougon, Embrun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with further endorsements and processing marks from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcelonnette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and other banking institutions. These successive stamps document the circulation of the bill through the French banking system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse preserves additional endorsements, signatures and banking instructions, adding considerable historical interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts unusual pale green paper, contrasting red ornamentation, manuscript writing and layered bank stamps give this document particularly attractive graphic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench banking ephemera and Alpine commercial history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal for collectors of antique financial documents, handwritten papers and early 20th-century French ephemera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Savines, Hautes-Alpes, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 3 August 1909\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocument: Original bill of exchange \/ commercial draft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBank: Banque Rougon, Embrun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecipient: Monsieur Salvat, hardware merchant, Seyne, Basses-Alpes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures: Pale green paper, red ornamental printing, handwritten entries, bank stamps, endorsements and fiscal stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: French\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5 × 11 cm (10.8 × 4.3 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition with normal signs of age and commercial use, including light toning, handling marks, manuscript annotations and period banking stamps. 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Fonderies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleted by hand, the bill records an amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29.55 francs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonsieur Salvat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hardware merchant in Seyne, Basses-Alpes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumerous original commercial and banking markings remain visible across the document, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrédit Lyonnais stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, handwritten endorsements, collection marks and an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-centime French fiscal stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bearing a company cancellation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse preserves further endorsements, payment instructions, signatures and banking stamps, documenting the successive circulation and processing of the bill through the French commercial banking system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindustrial engraving, ornate typography, manuscript entries and layered bank markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives this document exceptional graphic and historical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench industrial ephemera and banking history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideal for collectors of antique commercial paper, historic financial documents, industrial advertising and early 20th-century French ephemera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Lyon, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 16 November 1909\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompany: Tollet \u0026amp; 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