{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-1999-vincennes-florales-timbres-fleurs-philatelie-fdc","title":"First day cover 1999 Vincennes floral, flower stamps, FDC philately","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-day philatelic envelope, known as FDC (First Day Cover), illustrated and franked, issued on the occasion of the Vincennes flower exhibition in 1999. The visible side features a large color illustration depicting water lily flowers and a view of the Château de Vincennes, accompanied by the inscription \"1999\" and \"VINCENNES\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo different postage stamps are affixed to the envelope, both with a floral theme (exotic flowers and water lilies). The cancellations are clear and bear the inscription \"FLORALES INTERNATIONALES PARIS 12 AVRIL 1999\" with a stylized flower motif, indicating that it is a first-day postmark specific to this event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscriptions \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION\" (First Day of Issue) and \"FIRST DAY COVER\" are printed in purple on the lower left part of the envelope. The whole is protected in a transparent plastic sleeve, preserving the condition of the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten price \"12 F\" is visible on a small label affixed to the sleeve. No major defects appear on the front; the overall condition seems very good for an item of this category, with no visible signs of wear, folds, or stains on the exposed part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of illustrated envelope, combining thematic stamps and commemorative postmark, is typical of French event-based philatelic issues from the late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Clean and well-preserved visible side, in a plastic sleeve. See photo for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe tradition of \"First Day\" (FDC) envelopes allows collectors to keep an official souvenir of a stamp's first issue. France regularly issues these envelopes for major events, with specific illustrations and commemorative postmarks, enhancing their appeal to international philatelists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order benefits from careful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and postal items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC, first day cover, flower stamp, Vincennes 1999, French philately, commemorative postmark, floral event, postage stamp, special cancellation, illustrated envelope, French stamp cover, floral stamps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323746603335,"sku":"51355-1af48f72-8fcb-4ccf-8d74-5aa03cd6625d-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_7dafdc05-a6a8-4aa8-aef3-d89c02c0b51c.jpg?v=1783717647","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-1999-vincennes-florales-timbres-fleurs-philatelie-fdc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}