FDC First Day Cover Louis Pasteur 1973 illustrated stamp rabies vaccine

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First Day Cover (FDC) dedicated to Louis Pasteur, dated October 6, 1973, with an illustrated stamp depicting a portrait of Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) and a scene of rabies vaccination. The envelope also features a commemorative postmark and a "39 Dole" cancellation stamp.

Condition: Used item, with slight handling marks visible on the edges. The designs, colors, and inscriptions are clearly legible. Sold as is.

Did you know? The First Day of Issue, or FDC (First Day Cover), marks the very first official use of a stamp. This type of envelope is often issued to celebrate an important event or personality, such as Louis Pasteur, a pioneer of vaccination, in this case.

Perfect as an original gift, educational souvenir, or desk decoration for anyone interested in the history of science or philately.

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