{"product_id":"enveloppe-philatelie-24-heures-du-mans-1966-ford-timbre-le-mans-auto-sport","title":"Philatelic cover 24 Hours of Le Mans 1966 Ford stamp Le Mans auto sports","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated commemorative envelope dedicated to the \"24 Hours of Le Mans\" car race, visible on the front. The visual features a black and white photograph of a Ford race car, victorious in the 1966 edition, with the inscription \"24 Heures du Mans - FORD Vainqueur 1966 - Photo Beloumel\". The whole is printed on a white envelope, with a smooth texture and a slightly satin appearance under plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right corner is a blue and red French postage stamp, with a face value of 0.60 F, cancelled by a legible round postmark \"LES 24 HEURES DU MANS 1967\" dated June 10 and 11. This postmark confirms a first-day cancellation, specific to the event, and enhances the philatelic interest of the item. The envelope bears, at the bottom, the mention \"Éditée par le Comité des Œuvres Sociales des P.T.T.\", indicating an official edition related to the French postal services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic composition is typical of commemorative envelopes produced for major sports competitions in the 1960s, integrating authentic photography, explanatory text and event stamp. The whole is protected under a transparent sleeve, allowing to preserve the object's condition while making the main details visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope shows a clean alignment of visual and textual elements, with no apparent tears or stains on the visible side. The handwritten text \"10F\" appears in a box provided for this purpose, probably intended for the indication of the price at the time. The contrast between the black of the photograph, the blue and red of the stamp, and the white of the support gives the whole a sober aesthetic evocative of the world of car racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible surface shows some reflections related to the plastic protection, but leaves the readability of the inscriptions and the postmark intact. No other decorative elements or accessories are visible on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The envelope is under plastic protection, the front shows no major visible defects. Some reflections or creases related to the sleeve, without affecting the integrity of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nFord's victory at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans remained famous for ending Ferrari's dominance in this legendary race. The Ford GT40 model, immortalized here by Beloumel's photograph, made automotive history by winning the top four places in the event that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller. The item will be carefully protected to ensure safe receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic envelope, first day, 24h of Le Mans, Le Mans cover, Ford GT40, car sport stamp, commemorative postmark, special cancellation, PTT edition, event envelope, automobile racing stamp, motorsport envelope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325479244103,"sku":"51419-cf79b94e-3392-41d2-b31e-10c8edc40e20-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_5750534a-39c4-41ab-a387-906098aff226.jpg?v=1783769008","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-philatelie-24-heures-du-mans-1966-ford-timbre-le-mans-auto-sport","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}