First Day Cover Aubusson 1966 Tapestry Stamp Philately

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Description

Illustrated First Day Cover, visible in a protective plastic sleeve. The envelope features a French postage stamp depicting a stylized tapestry, accompanied by a First Day cancellation dated November 19, 1966, from Aubusson. The illustration on the postmark and stamp evokes the tradition of art tapestry, with the inscription "Aubusson ses tapis et tapisseries d’art" (Aubusson its carpets and art tapestries) clearly visible on the postmark.

The stamp, positioned on the right, displays a detailed decorative motif, typical of tapestries from that era, with the inscription "Tapisserie de Lurçat" (Lurçat Tapestry) and the face value "1,00". To the left of the stamp, the First Day postmark highlights graphic elements related to the town of Aubusson, famous for its textile craftsmanship.

The front of the envelope also features a blue administrative stamp, "SCOTEM, 5 rue Lamartine, Paris-IXe", attesting to specialized distribution or institutional mailing. The inscription "Premier jour d’émission" (First Day of Issue) appears in red on the left side, confirming the philatelic nature of this item.

The envelope's surface shows a smooth appearance with reflections due to the plastic protection. No major defects are visible on the front, apart from a few superficial micro-traces related to handling. The impressions, both of the stamp and the postmarks, remain clear and well-contrasted.

Visually, this First Day Cover stands out for the quality of its illustration, the precision of the cancellation, and the presence of a commemorative stamp on the theme of tapestry, an emblematic motif linked to Aubusson.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The envelope is protected in a plastic sleeve. No tears or major stains observed on the visible front side.

Did you know? Aubusson, in Creuse, has been globally recognized for its art tapestries since the 15th century. The tradition of tapestry there was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2009. First Day stamps related to Aubusson celebrate this unique savoir-faire, represented here by the work of Lurçat, a major figure in the revival of French tapestry in the 20th century.

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