{"product_id":"ancienne-enveloppe-fdc-vietnam-alexandre-de-rhodes-1960-timbres-illustres","title":"Used FDC Vietnam Alexandre de Rhodes 1960 illustrated 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 in 1960 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the death of Father Alexandre de Rhodes (1593-1660). The cover features a black illustration depicting Alexandre de Rhodes, as well as four colored stamps (red, purple, yellow, green) bearing his likeness, all canceled with a \"SAIGON\" postmark dated 1960. Inscriptions in French and Vietnamese on the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is used and sold as is. The cover shows slight signs of wear consistent with its age, with no apparent major tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Alexandre de Rhodes was a Jesuit missionary known for creating the romanized writing system for Vietnamese (quốc ngữ), the basis of modern Vietnamese script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for stamp collectors, postal history enthusiasts, or lovers of Vietnamese philatelic items. Perfect for enhancing a collection or as a gift for a postal history enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAFW guarantees careful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller at your service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Vietnam FDC envelope, vintage stamps, Alexandre de Rhodes, philately, first day, Vietnamese collection, postal history, vintage item\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54490527170887,"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_6dce579c-6f6e-455e-89f2-4ffeb5e89a97.jpg?v=1785650603","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancienne-enveloppe-fdc-vietnam-alexandre-de-rhodes-1960-timbres-illustres","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}