{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-1968-la-prevention-routiere-paris-philatelie-fdc","title":"First Day Cover 1968 Road Safety Paris Philately FDC","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 First Day Cover (FDC) highlights road safety, as clearly indicated by the illustration and inscriptions visible on the front. The envelope features a colorful illustration centered on a stylized road sign, accompanied by the text \"LA PRÉVENTION ROUTIÈRE\" (Road Safety) at the top. Cyclist and automobile motifs, typical of late 1960s road safety campaigns, are also visible in the graphic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe legible official round postmark bears the inscription \"LA PRÉVENTION ROUTIÈRE PREMIER JOUR 24 FEV. 68 PARIS\", confirming its issuance on February 24, 1968, in Paris. The envelope also includes the red inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION \/ FIRST DAY COVER\", placed at the bottom left, as well as the specific logo for this issue. A second \"FIRST DAY COVER\" postmark appears in red to the right of the main illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stamp, affixed to the right side of the envelope, reprises the same theme with graphic elements related to road safety. The dominant colors are white, red, blue, and orange, giving the whole an aesthetic representative of the late 1960s. The envelope is protected in a transparent plastic sleeve, suggesting a concern for preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows a smooth surface, with neat edges and careful alignment of the stamp and postmarks. The handwritten inscription \"10T\" appears at the bottom right, probably an internal reference or inventory number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The protective plastic shows visible creases in the photo, but the envelope itself appears in good overall condition, with no apparent tears or stains on the visible side. The inscriptions and illustrations are clear and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day Covers (FDCs) are specially issued to commemorate the first day a stamp is put into circulation. They are often illustrated and stamped with the official postmark of the issue date, making them sought-after pieces for documenting postal history and the themes addressed by postal administrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in philately and postal items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC, La Prévention Routière, 1968 stamp, Paris February 24, philately France, First Day Cover, road safety, illustrated envelope, official postmark, thematic mail, French stamp cover, philatelic issue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323106251079,"sku":"51336-70e85ed7-bf9e-46a5-8323-fe56968b50dd-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_022364f4-18f5-4650-afb7-0bf9f1fbbb75.jpg?v=1783706250","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-1968-la-prevention-routiere-paris-philatelie-fdc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}