{"product_id":"ancienne-enveloppe-fdc-vietnam-1962-eradication-paludisme-timbres-colores","title":"Old FDC envelope Vietnam 1962 Malaria Eradication colorful stamps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormer First Day Cover (FDC) from Vietnam, issued on April 7, 1962. This piece commemorates the eradication of malaria (\"Diệt Trừ Sốt Rét\"), illustrated by a large mosquito motif and a medical symbol on the front. It features four colorful stamps (yellow, pink, green, blue), all cancelled with the Saigon postmark of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope shows some visible signs of wear due to its age, including slight marks and a period patina. The colors remain well-preserved, and the inscriptions are clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e FDCs (First Day Covers) are highly valued by collectors as they mark the first official use of a stamp series. This particular item evokes the public health campaigns conducted in Vietnam in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for philately collectors, postal history enthusiasts, or lovers of vintage items. Also suitable as an original gift idea or to complete a thematic collection on medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFW guarantees careful packaging, fast shipping, and professional service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Vietnam, old stamps, malaria, philately, health collection, Saigon postmark, vintage item\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489010045255,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_9d57bb3b-0ec7-466a-b19d-2c500d7d547e.jpg?v=1785613014","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancienne-enveloppe-fdc-vietnam-1962-eradication-paludisme-timbres-colores","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}