{"product_id":"ancienne-enveloppe-fdc-vietnam-alexandre-de-rhodes-timbres-obliteres-saigon","title":"Former FDC envelope Vietnam Alexandre de Rhodes cancelled stamps 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, dedicated to Alexandre de Rhodes (1593-1660), with a commemorative illustration and a complete series of colorful postmarked stamps. The postmark reads \"SAIGON\" and \"NGÀY ??U TIÊN\", attesting to its authenticity as a first day of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, in good general visual condition. The envelope shows slight handling marks consistent with its age, with no apparent major defects. The colors of the stamps remain vibrant, and the postmarks are clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Alexandre de Rhodes, a missionary and linguist, is known for having contributed to the romanization of the Vietnamese language. This type of FDC is sought after for its historical and philatelic interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for stamp collectors, Vietnamese philately enthusiasts, or anyone wishing to enrich a collection of antique items or offer an original gift to a postal history enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional seller: careful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Vietnam, antique stamps, Alexandre de Rhodes, philately, stamp collection, Saigon, postmark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54490523926855,"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_018086f2-72f3-4f97-9fe4-593fb8f529a6.jpg?v=1785650547","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancienne-enveloppe-fdc-vietnam-alexandre-de-rhodes-timbres-obliteres-saigon","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}