{"product_id":"enveloppe-fdc-premier-jour-bicentenaire-lorraine-1966-philatelie-timbre-france","title":"FDC First Day Cover Bicentenary Lorraine 1966 philately stamp France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis commemorative First Day Cover (FDC) is dedicated to the bicentenary of Lorraine's integration into France, dated 1966. On the front, the envelope features a polychrome illustration depicting two historical figures, one seated and one standing, in a setting evoking the 18th century. The main colors are blue, red, and neutral tones on a white background. The illustration occupies a central place on the front, accompanied by inscriptions printed in red and black at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA franked and canceled French postage stamp is present on the right corner of the envelope. The round, dark blue postmark reads: \"BICENTENAIRE DE LA LIAISON DE LA LORRAINE À LA FRANCE - NANCY 66 - 27 MAI 1966\". The whole is protected in a transparent plastic sleeve, visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper part of the envelope clearly indicates \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION\" (First Day of Issue) followed by the number 255, \"HISTORIQUE F.D.C.\". In the bottom left, an official light blue stamp and a handwritten note \"1 F\" appear on the front. The printed text \"Bicentenaire du rattachement de la Lorraine à la France\" (Bicentenary of Lorraine's integration into France) is present below the illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall presentation is neat, typical of philatelic FDC (First Day Cover) envelopes, used to mark a special stamp issue. The item is intended for philately, collection, and postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscriptions, stamp, cancellation, and illustration are clearly legible on the front. No other side of the envelope is visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The envelope is preserved in a plastic sleeve, with some visible creases on the protection but no apparent defects on the illustrated face itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day Covers are issued to commemorate the first official use of a new stamp. French FDCs often include a thematic illustration and a special postmark, making each issue unique for postal history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC France, commemorative stamp, Lorraine bicentenary, Nancy postmark, historical philately, special stamp issue, illustrated letter France, French First Day Cover, canceled envelope, Lorraine integration into France, philatelic cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331970388295,"sku":"51626-8f999a63-2baa-420f-8afc-15eb96129650-PA0.15","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_99a3d104-6554-4edd-bc1c-fb6599efd673.jpg?v=1783919228","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-fdc-premier-jour-bicentenaire-lorraine-1966-philatelie-timbre-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}