Antique Correspondence Set 1900 - J.W. Robinson Co. - Dualis Paris Watermarked Paper - 20 Sheets & Envelopes

Antique Correspondence Set 1900 - J.W. Robinson Co. - Dualis Paris Watermarked Paper - 20 Sheets & Envelopes

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Early 20th-century correspondence set (ca. 1900), manufactured in Paris for the exclusive American store J.W. Robinson Co. in Los Angeles.

History of the item: This set represents the sophistication of French Belle Époque stationery intended for the international luxury market. The folder features a neoclassical style illustration based on an original 1773 design by Clément-Pierre Marillier and engraver Nicolas Ponce, a 'revival' motif highly appreciated around 1900.

Features and details:
- Period: Approx. 1900 (Belle Époque).
- Technique / Style: Laid paper with watermark and illustrated cardboard folder.
- Size: Folder approx. 27.5 x 21.5 cm (10.8 x 8.4 inches); Sheets approx. 26 x 20 cm (10.2 x 7.8 inches).
- Material: High-quality paper, cardboard.
- Condition: The contents (20 sheets and 20 envelopes) are in pristine, unused condition. The outer folder shows historical wear on the spine and foxing spots consistent with age (natural patina), confirming its authenticity.

Value: A collector's piece for enthusiasts of historical ephemera, classical calligraphy, or as a display object for period desks.

Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.