{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-alain-rene-le-sage-1968-sarzeau-philatelie-fdc","title":"First Day Cover Alain René Le Sage 1968 Sarzeau Philately FDC","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\u003eThis First Day Cover, also known as an FDC, honors Alain René Le Sage, a French writer born in 1668. The visible side features a color illustration of his bust, set against a traditional house, with the inscription \"Alain René Le Sage à Sarzeau\". The overall design is in a graphic style typical of the late 1960s, with distinct shades of blue, beige, brown, and black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is franked with a French stamp depicting a stylized portrait of Alain René Le Sage, accompanied by two round \"First Day of Issue\" postmarks dated May 4, 1968, located in Sarzeau (Morbihan, Brittany). The cancellations include the inscription \"1668-1747 Alain René Le Sage\" as well as a medallion portrait, perfectly legible on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transparent plastic sleeve ensures the protection of the item, visible in the photograph. No elements of the reverse side are visible in the image. The front does not have a handwritten address, which is common for First Day Covers intended for philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual highlights the care taken in the graphic composition, with a balance between illustration, stamp, and commemorative postmark. The printed texts and colors are clear, with no apparent signs of alteration or fading on the visible area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Day Cover is a sought-after item for literary and historical themes, illustrating the philatelic tradition of commemoration through special issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects, no apparent creases, stains, or tears. Plastic protective sleeve included in the photo (condition of the reverse not visible).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nFirst Day Covers or FDCs are issued on the occasion of the first official circulation of a stamp. They bear the postmark of the day and place of issue, making them precise postal records of events or thematic commemorations, in this case, the celebration of the tercentenary of Alain René Le Sage's birth in 1968 in Sarzeau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in philatelic items. The item presented exactly matches the one in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC, Alain René Le Sage stamp, Sarzeau 1968, French philately, commemorative, First Day Cover, postmark, illustrated envelope, special issue, philatelic letter, literary stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323257475399,"sku":"51338-53c03672-cb25-43e6-bdce-b3d0f9641f05-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_edba7e40-1cb1-4160-8f9e-88455ca049b9.jpg?v=1783707453","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-alain-rene-le-sage-1968-sarzeau-philatelie-fdc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}