{"product_id":"enveloppe-philatelique-memorial-general-de-gaulle-1973-timbre-france","title":"Philatelic envelope General De Gaulle Memorial 1973 France stamp","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 a carefully preserved front, visible under plastic protection. The envelope is franked with a French stamp depicting General De Gaulle, identifiable by his classic portrait and the words \"République Française\" at the top right. The postmark bears the words \"Mémorial du Général De Gaulle\" as well as a stylized Cross of Lorraine, a symbol associated with Free France. The postmark indicates the date of November 20, 1973, in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, a historic site linked to Charles De Gaulle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \"CORRESPONDANCE PHILATELIQUE\" (PHILATELIC CORRESPONDENCE) is clearly stamped at the bottom left, attesting to the specific nature of the mailing, intended for stamp collection. To the right, a printed address \"SCOTEM, 25 Rue Caulaincourt, 75018 Paris\" is visible, suggesting a mailing to a recognized philatelic society or club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the envelope has a shiny appearance, likely due to plastic protection or paper treatment. The layout is understated, focused on highlighting the stamp and the commemorative postmark. No superfluous decoration is visible on this side, reinforcing the official and commemorative aspect of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamp, postmark, and inscriptions are all clear and legible, characteristics sought after by collectors of postal documents. The precise date and location of the postmark add particular historical interest, directly linked to the memory of General De Gaulle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition observed on the visible side shows good preservation, with no apparent tears or major marks, apart from some traces or reflections related to the plastic protection. The visible corners appear sharp, and the plastic presentation contributes to the preservation of the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is as shown in the photo. Slight traces or reflections possible on the plastic protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e On November 20, 1973, several postal commemorations took place in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, the village where Charles De Gaulle retired after his presidency and where his memorial is located. Envelopes franked on that day are particularly prized for their historical significance and their direct link to French national memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful and fast shipping, professional packaging adapted to the protection of philatelic documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: commemorative envelope, De Gaulle stamp, special postmark, French philately, 1973 franked letter, Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, General De Gaulle stamp, French FDC, philatelic correspondence, historical envelope, postmark, French stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54321837244743,"sku":"51295-bb27efb5-6668-4f79-a896-f83ec324de27-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_c72f902a-6326-4ba2-821a-8e40ac946dc7.jpg?v=1783681649","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-philatelique-memorial-general-de-gaulle-1973-timbre-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}