1915 French Horticultural Receipt – Pierre Pidoux, Paris

Original French ephemera: a horticultural receipt dated 7 June 1915, issued on the richly illustrated floral letterhead of Pierre Pidoux, a horticultural establishment specialising in plant rental and decorative greenery in Paris and Saint-Ouen.

The striking blue printed letterhead advertises an “Établissement de Culture” at 149 Avenue des Batignolles, Saint-Ouen, together with services for plant rental and decorative arrangements for balls and evening events.

The business name Pierre Pidoux appears prominently within an ornate floral design. The letterhead also mentions a sales shop at 36 Rue Ballu, Paris, the title Officier du Mérite Agricole, and references to the 1900 Universal Exhibition and first-prize distinctions.

The handwritten text records a receipt for 600 francs, relating to a rental period running from 31 July 1914 to 31 July 1915.

Two original 10-centime French revenue stamps remain attached to the lower portion of the document and bear handwritten/cancelled markings, adding further interest for collectors of fiscal and commercial ephemera.

A particularly attractive piece of early twentieth-century French paper history, combining horticulture, decorative trades, Parisian commercial life and fiscal history.

Details

• Origin: France
• Date: 7 June 1915
• Business: Pierre Pidoux
• Trade: Horticultural establishment / plant rental
• Location: Paris & Saint-Ouen, France
• Culture address: 149 Avenue des Batignolles, Saint-Ouen
• Sales shop: 36 Rue Ballu, Paris
• Type: Commercial receipt / quittance
• Subject: Plant rental and decorative horticulture
• Amount mentioned: 600 francs
• Rental period mentioned: 31 July 1914 to 31 July 1915
• Language: French
• Decorative blue illustrated letterhead
• Floral and horticultural imagery
• Two 10-centime revenue stamps
• Handwritten receipt and cancellation marks
• Original antique document, not a reproduction or digital download

Dimensions

• Approx. 27 × 21.5 cm
  (height × width)

Condition

Authentic early twentieth-century paper with age-related toning, scattered marks and light foxing consistent with its age and use.

Visible fold lines and general handling wear are present. The edges and corners show light wear, with minor surface marks and creasing. The printed blue decoration, handwritten text and fiscal stamps remain clearly visible overall.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

You will receive the exact original document shown in the photographs.

Frame and decorative accessories are not included.