Vintage 1939 French Tourist Travel Card SNCF Passport Ephemera WWII Pre-War USA

Title: Vintage 1939 Carte de Voyage Touristique en France (French Tourist Travel Card)

Item Overview:

Up for sale is a rare, historically significant 1939 French Tourist Travel Card (Carte de Voyage Touristique en France). This original pre-World War II document was introduced by the French government in cooperation with the SNCF (French National Railways) to encourage international tourism right before the outbreak of the war.

Historical Details Listed on the Document:

• Issued To: Prof. H. Smith (American Citizen)

• Home Address: University of California, Berkeley, California, U.S.A.

• Date Stamps: Features a bold border entry stamp dated 23. JUIN 1939 (June 23, 1939).

• Face Value: Printed "Prix: 40 Francs" on the lower-right cover.

• Content: Beautifully printed multi-lingual text sections detailing pre-war tourist regulations, travel conditions, and official administrative ink stamps.

Condition Notes:

• Please inspect the photos closely for the exact condition.

• It shows expected vintage age toning, minor handling wear along the edges, and crisp, legible handwriting and stamps.