First Day Cover Alphonse Juin 1970 Paris philately FDC stamp

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Description

This First Day Cover from the French post office, shown in the photo, honors Marshal of France Alphonse Juin. The item presented is a commemorative philatelic envelope, illustrated with a portrait of the marshal on the left, accompanied by an architectural representation of the Institut de France on a blue-gray background. At the top right, the words "PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION – FIRST DAY COVER" are visible, indicating that it is a First Day Cover (FDC), a highly sought-after format in philately.

The stamp affixed on the right features the same portrait of Alphonse Juin, with the dates "1888-1967" and the inscription "Maréchal de France." Two circular postmarks are clearly visible, both dated "28 FEV 1970 – PARIS," bearing the inscription "PREMIER JOUR" and the stylized effigy of the marshal, attesting to the special first day of issue cancellation. The envelope is preserved in a transparent protective plastic sleeve, which visibly maintains its overall condition.

The dominant colors are blue, white, and shades of beige and brown for the portrait. The overall impression is crisp, with perfectly legible inscriptions on the visible part. The lower right corner shows a handwritten "10f" label under the sleeve, likely an old price or inventory mark.

The visible side shows no tears, significant stains, or major defects. The print quality, the clarity of the cancellations, and the protective presentation are assets for this type of philatelic item. No other decorative elements or additional inscriptions are observable on this side.

Condition

Used envelope in good apparent condition, preserved in a transparent plastic sleeve. The item is sold as is, with perfectly legible postmarks and First Day stamp on the visible side.

Did you know? The principle of First Day Covers (FDC) involves issuing a stamp and officially canceling it on the first day of its release, often with a special postmark and a dedicated illustration. These envelopes are highly valued for their documentary and historical significance, as they precisely mark the issue date of a commemorative stamp.

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