An old bill of sale dated April 15, 1898, consisting of 4 handwritten pages bound together with textile thread in their original envelope. Fine penmanship, calligraphic headings, and marginal notes accompany an illustrated revenue stamp and registration marks. The large lettering "Vente" on the cover completes this set intended for collectors of old papers, enthusiasts of antique handwriting, or for collage and scrapbooking creations.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Period: 1898, late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: approximately 31 × 21 cm ✦ Material: paper, ink, and textile thread ✦ Contents: 4 handwritten pages + envelope ✦ Condition: stained paper with small losses along the edges, worn envelope.
A 19th-century notarized document combining pen calligraphy, stamped paper, and antique signatures.
