{"product_id":"enveloppe-philatelie-premier-jour-frederic-mistral-timbre-oblitere-illustration","title":"First day cover Frédéric Mistral stamp canceled illustration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed visual description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated philatelic envelope features a careful composition, typical of so-called \"first day\" or FDC (First Day Cover) issues. On the visible side, there is a French postage stamp, canceled by a round postmark bearing the inscription \"FREDERIC MISTRAL - ST REMY DE PROVENCE\" and the date 20-9-69. The stamp, in black and white, depicts a portrait or a scene related to Frédéric Mistral, an emblematic figure of Provençal culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope features several monochrome illustrations on its left side. Two pencil drawn portraits occupy the lower part: one depicts a man in three-quarter view (legible signature \"F. Mistral\"), the other a woman in bust, accompanied by handwritten captions. To the right, an architectural view illustrates the \"MAISON DU POETE FREDERIC MISTRAL\" in Maillane, executed in a detailed and sober graphic style, characteristic of French commemorative envelopes of the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope paper is white, with a smooth and matte finish, with no superfluous decoration or coloring other than the black of the printing and the stamp. The whole is oriented for a horizontal presentation, and the general condition of the visible side indicates satisfactory preservation, with no major stains, tears or pronounced folds observable in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first day postmark, affixed to the upper left of the stamp, attests to the authenticity of the issue and the correspondence between the cancellation and the subject of the stamp. This type of envelope is intended for philately, making it possible to preserve both the new stamp, its specific cancellation and an iconography related to the personality or place commemorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations and the choice of subject confirm the tribute to Frédéric Mistral, Provençal poet and Nobel Prize in Literature. The graphic style, typography and layout are consistent with French philatelic production of the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The envelope has a clean and well-preserved surface on the visible side. No major defects are reported on the photographed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Frédéric Mistral (1830-1914) was a Provençal poet and lexicographer, a major figure in the Félibrige movement, who worked for the preservation of the Provençal language and culture. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1904 for his poetic work and his regionalist commitment, and his house in Maillane is now a museum dedicated to his memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller specializing in philatelic items and postal souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC France, Frédéric Mistral stamp, commemorative postmark, French philately, illustrated letter, Maillane Provence, stamp cover, special cancellation, illustrated envelope, French stamp FDC, philately envelope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54319582380359,"sku":"51271-f64a4aff-a430-4d5c-ae86-c1ff8a6f71bd-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_9fdcb019-f72a-4e68-8619-68b80d7d4fc7.jpg?v=1783667745","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-philatelie-premier-jour-frederic-mistral-timbre-oblitere-illustration","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}