1969 Concorde First Day Cover FDC Philately French-English Plane

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Description

This illustrated philatelic envelope is a First Day Cover (FDC) dedicated to the Concorde, the Franco-British supersonic aircraft. The visible side features a detailed illustration of the Concorde in flight, soaring over iconic landmarks, with French and British flags in the top left. The inscription "PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION HISTORIQUE F.D.C." (HISTORIC FIRST DAY OF ISSUE F.D.C.) is clearly visible, as is "CONCORDE – Avion supersonique FRANCO-ANGLAIS" (CONCORDE – FRANCO-BRITISH Supersonic Aircraft). A circular cancellation mark is visible, bearing the inscription "CONCORDE PREMIER VOL 1969 – PREMIER JOUR – 2 MARS 69 – 31 TOULOUSE" (CONCORDE FIRST FLIGHT 1969 – FIRST DAY – MARCH 2, 69 – 31 TOULOUSE), reinforcing the philatelic authenticity of this commemorative envelope.

A Concorde-themed stamp is affixed to the right side of the envelope, accompanied by a postmark from the same day. The entire piece is presented under a transparent plastic protective cover. The envelope features architectural motifs, likely references to French and British sites, in connection with the Concorde's binational project. The dominant colors are white, blue, and red, evoking the respective flags.

The visual highlights technical and historical details, typical of philatelic commemorative envelopes. The overall condition of the visible side shows good preservation, with no apparent defects on the illustrated area or the stamp, although the plastic packaging may create reflections in the photo.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible envelope appears clean, with a clear postmark and well-preserved illustration. Reflections are present on the protective plastic.

Did you know? The Concorde was the result of Franco-British cooperation, with its historic first flight taking place in Toulouse on March 2, 1969. The Concorde remained one of the few supersonic commercial aircraft in history, connecting Paris to New York in less than 3h30 at its peak.

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