Old FDC envelope Vietnam Alexandre de Rhodes canceled stamps collection

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Former "First Day Cover" (FDC) from Vietnam, issued for the 300th anniversary of the death of Father Alexandre de Rhodes (1593-1660). It features four colorful stamps illustrating the portrait of this historical figure, all postmarked "Saigon". The envelope has a printed illustration of Alexandre de Rhodes and commemorative inscriptions in English and Vietnamese. The main colors visible are cream (envelope) and various tones on the stamps (red, green, brown, purple).

Condition: Used item, sold as is. The envelope shows some slight traces related to age, but remains generally in good visual condition for a collector's item.

Did you know? Alexandre de Rhodes was a Jesuit missionary who was instrumental in the development of the Latinized Vietnamese alphabet (quốc ngữ), still used today.

Target audience: Ideal for stamp collectors, philately enthusiasts, postal history lovers, or to complete a collection on Vietnam or thematic FDCs.

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Keywords: FDC envelope, Vietnam stamps, Alexandre de Rhodes, philately, collection, postal history, Saigon postmark, commemorative