{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-avesnes-sur-helpe-blason-fdc-philatelie-1959","title":"First Day Cover Avesnes-sur-Helpe coat of arms FDC philately 1959","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\u003eIllustrated First Day Cover featuring Avesnes-sur-Helpe, visible under transparent protective sleeve. The displayed side features a colorful illustration depicting a view of the fortified city and the coat of arms of Avesnes-sur-Helpe, topped by a crenelated crown and striped yellow and red heraldic motifs. Several small coats of arms surround the main one, against a background of blue sky and urban landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope header bears the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION HISTORIQUE\" (HISTORIC FIRST DAY OF ISSUE) accompanied by the reference \"No 980 F.D.C.\". The inscription \"AVESNES-SUR-HELPE XVIIe SIÈCLE\" (AVESNES-SUR-HELPE 17th CENTURY) is also visible in the upper left. Two round postmarks are clearly visible, with the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR AVESNES-SUR-HELPE (NORD) 14 MARS 1959\" (FIRST DAY AVESNES-SUR-HELPE (NORD) MARCH 14, 1959) applied on both the stamp and the envelope. The stamp, matching the illustration, features architectural elements of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the envelope appears smooth and clean, protected by a plastic film. The colors of the visual are well preserved, with a strong contrast between the yellow, red, blue, and green tones. The postmark is crisp and perfectly legible, attesting to the care taken in preserving this philatelic envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small handwritten \"10F\" sticker is affixed to the protection, without affecting the envelope itself. No major defects, stains, or creases are visible on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The envelope is preserved under plastic protection, with vibrant colors and legible inscriptions on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"First Day Cover\" (FDC) refers to an envelope that is franked and postmarked on the same day a stamp is officially released, often accompanied by a commemorative illustration related to the stamp's subject. These covers are sought after for their dated postmark and their documentary value, illustrating an event or local heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller, for a reliable and secure shopping experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC, philately France, Avesnes-sur-Helpe, commemorative stamp, 1959 postmark, city coat of arms, illustrated mail, historical envelope, philately, French cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54327989109063,"sku":"51480-d33085f5-b2f3-4b1e-a2e2-ac10691e68f7-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_3348e0fe-88dd-4b67-b5bf-1a18e90d6431.jpg?v=1783805332","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-avesnes-sur-helpe-blason-fdc-philatelie-1959","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}