{"product_id":"ancienne-enveloppe-fdc-vietnam-1963-timbres-defense-patrie-illustree-saigon","title":"Old FDC Vietnam 1963, \"Homeland Defense\" stamps, illustrated Saigon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormer First Day Cover (FDC) from Vietnam, dated July 7, 1963. This envelope is franked with several colorful \"Viêt Nam C?ng Hòa\" stamps and bears an illustrated postmark \"Défense commune de la patrie\" (Toàn dân b?o v? non sông). The main visual shows a stylized illustration of a green sword in front of a rampart and blue, yellow, and green graphic elements. The postmarks indicate an issue in Saigon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe item shows signs of wear related to its age, including some visible marks and a slight paper patina. Stamps and postmarks are clearly legible. Sold as is, used condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day Covers are highly sought after by philatelists because they commemorate a specific postal event, here the national defense of Vietnam in 1963, a significant period in the country's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for stamp collectors, postal history enthusiasts, antique object lovers, or to complete a collection on Vietnam or Southeast Asia. Also ideal as an original gift idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAFW guarantees careful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in antique and collectible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: FDC Vietnam, first day cover, old stamps, Saigon 1963, philately, stamp collection, postal history, Vietnam war\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54488698618183,"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_7d7a50bf-55a8-4259-a62b-44072c29e0fd.jpg?v=1785610836","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancienne-enveloppe-fdc-vietnam-1963-timbres-defense-patrie-illustree-saigon","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}