{"product_id":"ancienne-enveloppe-obliteree-debut-xxe-philatelie-lyon-timbre-rouge","title":"Early 20th century postmarked envelope philately Lyon red stamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld postmarked envelope, early 20th century, addressed to Lyon. It bears a red French stamp and postmarks dated 1930, as well as a printed inscription \"LOVE, PROTECT THE HOMING PIGEON, SERVANT OF THE COUNTRY.\" The address is typewritten, which is indicative of the era. The whole shows a natural patina due to its age, with traces of handling and slight visible wear on the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e  \nUsed item, sold as is. Traces of time, marks and minor wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nHoming pigeons were long used as messengers, especially before the widespread adoption of modern communication methods. Their role was valued, as the inscription on this envelope reminds us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget audience:\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThis item is aimed at stamp collectors, postal history enthusiasts, old mail aficionados, or those looking for an authentic piece to complete a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance:\u003c\/b\u003e  \nCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: (Ref 6)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old envelope, postmarked mail, red stamp, postal history, Lyon, philately, mail collection, early 20th century\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54490449543495,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_3d2372f4-cf50-42e0-b12d-0ce172335e93.jpg?v=1785648294","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/ancienne-enveloppe-obliteree-debut-xxe-philatelie-lyon-timbre-rouge","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}