{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-1969-barrage-vouglans-jura-serie-touristique-philatelie","title":"First Day Cover 1969 Vouglans Dam Jura Tourist Series philately","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 1969 First Day Cover is dedicated to the Vouglans Dam in the Jura region, as indicated by the printed inscription on the front. It is part of the “Série Touristique 1969” (1969 Tourist Series), visible in the colorful graphic that occupies the left side, depicting a stylized illustration of the dam with turquoise blue, brown, and gray hues. The envelope is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve in the photo, which has helped preserve its overall appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo round postmarks \"Barrage de Vouglans (Jura) Premier Jour 15 FEV. 69 39-Vouglans\" are clearly visible, applied on the right side, on and next to the stamp, attesting to its status as a \"Premier Jour d’Émission\" (First Day Cover, also printed). The stamp, with a face value of 0.80 francs, features the dam theme, with a technical drawing in brown on a white background. The graphic details are crisp, and the typographic printing of the inscriptions is true to the philatelic aesthetic of the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope features a classic layout: illustration on the left, stamping area and postmarks on the right, with all content legible and uncluttered. The overall condition of the visible side appears good, with no apparent stains or tears, the plastic sleeve serving as additional protection. A small handwritten square \"12F\" is visible under the postmarks, likely an old price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo handwritten inscriptions or addresses are visible on the presented side, suggesting that this envelope has not circulated and has been preserved strictly for its philatelic and commemorative value. The colors have remained vibrant, and the outlines of both the illustration and the stamp are well-defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The envelope shown in the photo is protected under plastic, with no major apparent defects on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Vouglans Dam, commissioned in 1968, is one of the largest dams in France, located in the Jura region. It led to the creation of Lake Vouglans, the third-largest artificial lake in France. First Day Covers are issued in limited quantities on the occasion of the official release of a new stamp, and feature a special postmark related to the event or place depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed careful packaging and fast shipping from a professional seller, for optimal security during delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC, philately France, Vouglans stamp, 1969 tourist series, dam-themed envelope, Jura philately, first day postmark, commemorative envelope, France stamp 1969, illustrated cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323868827975,"sku":"51361-52690af5-b18b-4fbf-bfc7-74c44328081c-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_354c6351-a751-4043-8a79-1750aa857d0a.jpg?v=1783721248","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-1969-barrage-vouglans-jura-serie-touristique-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}