{"product_id":"ancienne-enveloppe-fdc-vietnam-alexandre-de-rhodes-1960-timbres-commemoratifs","title":"Used FDC Vietnam Alexandre de Rhodes 1960, commemorative stamps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormer first day cover (FDC) from Vietnam, issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the death of Alexandre de Rhodes (1593-1660). The envelope features a black printed illustration depicting Alexandre de Rhodes and his works, as well as four colorful commemorative stamps (red, green, brown, pink) bearing his likeness, postmarked with a \"SAIGON\" stamp. Inscriptions are in Vietnamese, English, and French.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsed condition: envelope in good overall condition with slight signs of handling. Stamps and postmarks are clearly visible. Item sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Alexandre de Rhodes was a French missionary and linguist, famous for his role in creating the Latinized Vietnamese alphabet (quốc ngữ). Vietnamese commemorative FDCs from this period are sought after for their historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for philately collectors, postal history enthusiasts, or lovers of antique Vietnamese items. Perfect for enriching a collection or as a gift for an enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging, fast shipping, and tracked delivery assured by a professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Vietnam, antique stamps, Alexandre de Rhodes, philately, commemorative, postal history, stamp collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54488971870535,"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_08f497e1-75cc-4844-88a5-9214f6b9fd4b.jpg?v=1785612909","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancienne-enveloppe-fdc-vietnam-alexandre-de-rhodes-1960-timbres-commemoratifs","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}