Early 20th century postmarked envelope philately Lyon red stamp

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Old 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.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. Traces of time, marks and minor wear consistent with its age.

Did you know? Homing 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.

Target audience: This item is aimed at stamp collectors, postal history enthusiasts, old mail aficionados, or those looking for an authentic piece to complete a collection.

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Keywords: old envelope, postmarked mail, red stamp, postal history, Lyon, philately, mail collection, early 20th century