Philatelic cover SCOTEM Paris Fort-de-France postmark 0.20 stamp

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Description

Philatelic envelope visible under a protective plastic sleeve, from SCOTEM, located at 5 rue Lamartine, Paris IXe. On the front, a clear postal cancellation is affixed to the upper right, mentioning "FORT-DE-FRANCE" with an airplane illustration and the text "à 9 h. de PARIS" (9 hours from PARIS), characteristic of postal markings from the aviation/airmail period. A red-orange stamp with a predominantly blue hue, face value 0.20, is present in the upper right corner, with the legible mention "Juillet SAINT-LO" (July SAINT-LO).

The document bears the printed mention "IMPRIMÉ" (PRINTED) at the bottom left, as well as the SCOTEM address and the Parisian district indication. The surface of the envelope shows a neat presentation, without additional decorations, on a light background. A small white square with the handwritten inscription "51" is visible in the lower right corner, likely an internal classification mark.

The postal cancellation features typical motifs of French airmail philately, with a stylized illustration and precise inscriptions. The plastic sleeve effectively protects the item and reveals good preservation of the visible side, without major stains or apparent creases in this area.

The visible elements confirm that it is a philatelic cover, intended for collection or archiving, with particular interest in the Fort-de-France cancellation and the use of a low face value stamp. The ensemble evokes French postal practices of the second half of the 20th century, although no explicit date is legible on the displayed side.

The overall presentation is sober, typical of envelopes intended for thematic philately (aviation, airmail, overseas territories). The print is clear, and the cardboard backing appears well protected under plastic.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side appears in good condition, with clear inscriptions, a well-adhered stamp, and a legible cancellation. The plastic sleeve ensures good preservation. No major defects are visible on the exposed part.

Did you know? The term "SCOTEM" refers to a Parisian company specializing in postal prints and documents for philately, very active in the second half of the 20th century. Low face value stamps and illustrated cancellations from Fort-de-France are sought after for their connection to the history of airmail between mainland France and its overseas departments.

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