First day of issue FDC envelope red violin Raoul Dufy stamp Paris

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Illustrated first day cover (FDC), with matching stamp, on the theme of the red violin. The illustration, signed Raoul Dufy, depicts a red violin in front of a musical score, with visible inscriptions: "Le Violon Rouge" (The Red Violin) and "PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION" (FIRST DAY OF ISSUE). The envelope bears a commemorative postmark from the 19th Salon Philatélique d'Automne in Paris, dated November 1965. The stamp, with a face value of 1.00 F, features the red violin motif.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. Some handling marks and a handwritten note visible on the front. The overall visual condition remains good, with no apparent tears.

Did you know? A first day cover, or FDC, is an envelope postmarked on the official release day of a stamp. These items are valued for their specific postal mark and their illustration related to the stamp's theme.

Perfect for an original gift, decorative use, or for anyone who appreciates beautiful philatelic items and musical themes.

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