cc in nyc May 4, 2011:

@ SafeTex I get that mixed up even here in the States (though I shouldn't) – just an old habit that keeps popping up. Thanks.

SafeTex May 4, 2011:

to see a support guichet recommandé:

http://www.google.fr/search?q=support guichet recommandé.&rl...

This is the form we fill out when we want to send a registered letter in France.

It's not really the stub cos that is what is left, nor just the receipt although the support has carbon paper and you get a copy

cc in nyc May 4, 2011:

Another guess... Perhaps the stamps are for the additional cost of the return receipt?

philgoddard May 4, 2011:

Yes, you're right, cc, it's probably a registered letter. Perhaps you can enlighten us, Rebecca. And why does it have postage stamps at the bottom?

cc in nyc May 4, 2011:

Lettre recommandée avec accusé de réception ? Sounds like the printed directions on the stub for a return receipt. See http://fr.narkive.com/2007/2/10/697307-lrar.html

philgoddard May 4, 2011:

What is the letter for? What does it say? You could possibly just say "Do not detach" and leave out the rest of the sentence, but we need some context.