{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-1991-jeux-olympiques-albertville-ski-alpin-vintage-timbre","title":"First Day Cover 1991 Albertville Olympic Games alpine skiing vintage 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\u003eIllustrated First Day Cover dedicated to the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville (Savoie), as shown in the photograph. The main visual depicts a skier in full alpine skiing descent, wearing a blue, white, and orange competition suit, against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The illustration bears the inscription \"LE SKI ALPIN\" at the top and \"XVIe JEUX OLYMPIQUES D’HIVER 1992 ALBERTVILLE (SAVOIE)\" at the bottom, with credits \"Éditions J.F. Courbalay\" and \"C. Vialet\" visible on the left. This commemorative envelope features a \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION \/ FIRST DAY COVER\" stamp in pink and two circular black postmarks dated \"17 AOÛT 1991 - 73 VAL D’ISÈRE\", each adorned with a stylized skier pictogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe postage stamp in the upper right, red and white, indicates a face value of \"2.50 + 0.20\" and bears the inscription \"RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE\" as well as the official logo of the Albertville 1992 Olympic Games. The overall composition highlights an aesthetic typical of the early 1990s, through its sports graphics and the use of vibrant colors on a neutral background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe item number \"No 172934\" is printed in black in the lower right corner, confirming it is a limited edition. The visible general condition is very good: the surface of the envelope appears clean, without any noticeable stains or tears on the displayed side, the colors remain sharp, and the paper shows no significant alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis philatelic First Day Cover is a choice item for enthusiasts of philately, Olympic history, or sports memorabilia, combining a commemorative stamp, official postmarks, and a thematic illustration. The classic envelope format, the clarity of the prints, and the presence of the edition number make it both a decorative and historical object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows no handwritten annotations or signs of use, ensuring an excellent presentation for framing or album storage.\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 very clean visual appearance on the photographed side, with no apparent defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nFirst Day Covers (FDC) are issued specially to celebrate the official release of a stamp. For the Albertville 1992 Olympic Games, several series were created in homage to different disciplines, each envelope being postmarked on the very day the stamp was circulated, with a postmark specific to the relevant city or Olympic site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller. Each item is handled with attention to guarantee its protection during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: FDC envelope, first day cover, Olympic Games stamp, Albertville 1992, alpine skiing, sports philately, Val d'Isère postmark, limited edition, Olympic souvenir, old Olympic cover, vintage stamp, commemorative envelope, France stamp cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54268428714311,"sku":"b3340f8e-0c56-445b-9d56-89076074d0bb-PA0.24","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_561bf830-0f7c-44e2-894c-f5ddc4b795f2.jpg?v=1782937459","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-1991-jeux-olympiques-albertville-ski-alpin-vintage-timbre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}