{"product_id":"enveloppe-philatelie-chamonix-mont-blanc-timbre-ski-1962-office-saint-etienne","title":"Philatelic cover Chamonix Mont-Blanc ski stamp 1962 Office Saint-Étienne","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 philatelic envelope features French postage dedicated to winter sports, specifically skiing, with a blue 0.30 franc stamp illustrating a skier in full descent. The postmark is also visible, bearing the inscription \"CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC\" and a stylized drawing of mountains with the words \"ÉTÉ HIVER\" (SUMMER WINTER) and \"CHAMPIONNATS DU MONDE DE SKI 1962\" (1962 WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS). This type of envelope is commonly referred to as a \"first day cover\" or \"FDC,\" used to mark the release of a stamp or a significant philatelic event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the envelope is perfectly legible and features a blue \"Correspondance philatélique\" (Philatelic Correspondence) print, as well as the stamp of the French Philatelic Office, Post Box N°36, SAINT-ÉTIENNE (Loire). The whole is presented in a protective plastic sleeve, with a handwritten label bearing the number \"61\" in the bottom right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamp's visual highlights the theme of alpine skiing, typical of French issues surrounding major sporting events, in this case the 1962 World Ski Championships in Chamonix. The envelope displays graphics characteristic of the early 1960s, both in the design of the postmark and in the typography used on the official markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible surface of the envelope is light-colored, probably white or cream, with no particular decoration other than the aforementioned philatelic and administrative elements. No details about the back or interior are visible in the provided photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe postmark is clear, and the overall presentation indicates good preservation, with a protected envelope showing no major apparent flaws on the visible side. The plastic sleeve reflects careful storage suitable for preserving philatelic documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Good overall visible condition, plastic protection included. No major defects observed on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The 1962 World Ski Championships in Chamonix marked the history of French alpine skiing. The \"first day covers\" associated with these events are sought after for their commemorative postmark and their place in the history of sports and national philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and postal items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic envelope, FDC ski, Chamonix Mont-Blanc, winter sports stamp, first day postmark, French Philatelic Office, Saint-Étienne, First Day Cover, philately France, commemorative envelope, ski 1962, event stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54322088476999,"sku":"51304-c1356937-8831-4c6b-8a16-37a69b47433e-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_a5252320-6a7d-4236-946e-6fa800e5f186.jpg?v=1783687047","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-philatelie-chamonix-mont-blanc-timbre-ski-1962-office-saint-etienne","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}