{"product_id":"enveloppe-philatelie-alain-gerbault-timbre-oblitere-portrait-marin","title":"Philatelic envelope Alain Gerbault cancelled stamp sailor portrait","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\u003eIllustrated philatelic envelope, displaying a color portrait of Alain Gerbault, a famous French navigator. The visible front of the envelope features a detailed illustration of the character wearing a dark sailor's sweater, against a background of sea and cloudy sky. The work is signed in the bottom left, with the inscription \"Alain Gerbault\" clearly legible under the portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope has a red stamp in the upper right and a perfectly visible round postmark, where the text \"TOUR DU MONDE À LA VOILE\" and \"LAVAL\" can be distinguished, accompanied by a stylized profile reminiscent of the portrait. A \"12 F\" marking is also visible in the bottom right of the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, which helps preserve the envelope's presentation and limits exposure to external elements. The overall item, clean and tidy in appearance, has a smooth surface with no apparent signs of wear on the visible area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration, marked by blue, black, and brown tones, as well as the graphic style of the portrait, suggests a commemorative philatelic production dedicated to maritime history or a figure of French nautical sports. The visible elements (stamp, postmark, portrait) are typical of so-called \"first day\" or commemorative envelopes, frequently sought after in thematic philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item in good apparent condition, sold as is. The visible front shows no major defects, notable scratches, or folds. Supplied under plastic protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Alain Gerbault (1893-1941) was the first French navigator to complete a solo circumnavigation by sail between 1923 and 1929. He is notably famous for his sailboat \"Firecrest\" and his travel accounts, which inspired many sailors and offshore navigation enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in antique correspondence items and thematic philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC, Alain Gerbault stamp, philately France, special cancellation, commemorative letter, marine portrait, illustrated envelope, French stamp cover, Alain Gerbault stamp, philately France, maritime envelope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324255031623,"sku":"51395-f461ce33-7c01-466a-86f7-aca6a8eee3b0-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_6b5345ea-0762-44b2-8660-76d7be026a9d.jpg?v=1783741646","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-philatelie-alain-gerbault-timbre-oblitere-portrait-marin","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}