{"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. 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","url":"https:\/\/escritorie.com\/products\/buick-invoice-envelope-selys-longchamps-brussels-1930","provider":"Escritorie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}