Early 20th century postmarked envelope, blue Marianne stamp, rare philatelic item
AFW - Antique France Worldwide
An antique canceled envelope from the early 20th century, ideal for philately. It features a blue 15-centimes French stamp with Marianne's likeness, with a clear "Hesdin" cancellation and postal advertisement. The handwritten address, typical of the era, is addressed to Abbeville. The envelope has a visible tear on the upper right edge and some signs of wear due to its age.
Condition: Used item, sold as is. Signs of handling, wear, tear on the top of the envelope (see photo).
Did you know? Old canceled envelopes bear witness to French postal heritage and are sought after by collectors for their postmarks and period stamps.
Suitable for stamp collectors, postal history enthusiasts, or to complete a collection of antique correspondence. Also ideal as an original gift idea.
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Keywords: philately, antique envelope, Marianne stamp, early 20th century correspondence, stamp collection, postal history, France cancellation, vintage mail