Old Red Cross stamp envelope, postmarked, regional costume drawing

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Old illustrated envelope with a green drawing of a woman in regional costume, franked with a canceled French Red Cross stamp. The red postmark indicates a cancellation dated November 13, 1971, in Marseille. The envelope features fine-textured pale yellow paper with clearly visible graphic details.

Condition: Used item sold as-is. The envelope shows slight signs of age but remains in good overall visual condition for a collectible philatelic item.

Historical Anecdote: The French Red Cross regularly collaborated with La Poste to issue special stamps, whose sales supported its humanitarian actions. These illustrated envelopes were often issued on the occasion of charity events.

Target Audience: Ideal for stamp collectors, philately enthusiasts, postal history buffs, or as an original gift idea to complete a thematic collection.

AFW Reassurance: Careful packaging, fast shipping, professional seller specializing in antique and collectible items.

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Keywords: philatelic envelope, Red Cross stamp, 1971 cancellation, postal history, regional costume, stamp collection, antique France, vintage philately