{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-albert-roussel-1969-les-hommes-celebres-philatelie-fdc","title":"Albert Roussel 1969 First Day Cover Famous Men 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 philatelic envelope, visible in the photo, is a First Day Cover (FDC) dedicated to Albert Roussel, a French composer (1869-1937). It is part of the \"Les Hommes Célèbres\" (Famous Men) series, as indicated by the inscription at the top left of the illustrated vignette. The visual features a green background adorned with golden motifs representing musical instruments (harp, horn, trumpet), topped with a stylized medallion bearing the name \"ALBERT ROUSSEL\" on a white ribbon. The graphic composition clearly evokes the musical domain, in connection with the celebrated personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo round postmarks are clearly visible on the front: they bear the inscription \"1869 – ALBERT ROUSSEL – PREMIER JOUR\" (First Day) as well as the date \"22 MARS 1969\" (March 22, 1969) and the location \"59 – TOURCOING,\" the composer's hometown. A sketched portrait of Albert Roussel is also discernible on the postmark. The inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION – FIRST DAY COVER\" is printed at the bottom left. An official stamp, whose motif is only partially visible under the plastic film, is also affixed to the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is a white envelope, protected by a transparent plastic film, which helps preserve the condition of the illustrated side. No details of the back or internal contents are visible in this photograph. A handwritten number appears in a box at the bottom right, suggesting a classification or internal reference, without further indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis envelope is distinguished by its careful presentation and colorful illustration, typical of French commemorative issues from the late 1960s. The typography and graphics are consistent with the aesthetics of this period, highlighting the educational and cultural purpose of the \"Les Hommes Célèbres\" series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presented envelope is pre-owned and sold as is. The visible side appears in good overall condition, protected by a plastic film. Some reflections or creases in the film are visible on the surface, without affecting the print or the postmarks. The inscriptions are clear and legible in the photographed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nFirst Day Covers (FDCs) are philatelic items issued at the official launch of a stamp. They are postmarked with a special stamp on the exact date of the first issue. In France, this tradition developed from the 1950s onwards and often highlights prominent personalities or events, as here with Albert Roussel, a major 20th-century composer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be shipped quickly with careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique and philatelic items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC France, Albert Roussel, commemorative stamp, Les Hommes Célèbres, French philately, 1969 postmark, First Day Cover, illustrated envelope, Tourcoing, music stamp, French stamp cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323797688647,"sku":"51357-efe70f14-730f-4f34-8935-902db63324a0-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_bc93cfcd-f23f-4ed2-b715-087e10b6866b.jpg?v=1783718847","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-albert-roussel-1969-les-hommes-celebres-philatelie-fdc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}