{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-aviation-canada-1968-50e-anniversaire-philatelie-fdc","title":"Canada Aviation 1968 50th Anniversary First Day Cover 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 illustrated First Day Cover commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the first regular postal link between France and Canada. The visible side features a 5-cent Canadian stamp, accompanied by a colorful illustration of an aviator in uniform in front of a biplane, as well as a stylized map of the postal route between Paris and Saint-Nazaire. The whole is adorned with a decorative blue border and several inscriptions in French and English, including \"CINQUANTIÈME ANNIVERSAIRE\", \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION\" and \"FIRST DAY COVER\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope bears two perfectly legible circular postmarks, dated August 17, 1968, with the mention \"LIAISON POSTALE RÉGULIÈRE 17 AOÛT 1968 44. SAINT-NAZAIRE MONTREAL\". To the right, the \"FDC First Day Cover\" logo is printed in blue, highlighting the philatelic specificity of this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is protected in a transparent plastic sleeve, ensuring the preservation of the paper and prints. A small handwritten sticker indicates \"12F\" on the bottom right corner, likely an old price code. No other elements are visible on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic composition and choice of colors (blue, red, green, black) highlight the theme of aviation and airmail. The visible general condition is very clean, with no tears or apparent creases on the exposed side. The stamp, cancellations, and illustration are clear, with no ink smudges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, protected in a plastic sleeve. The visible side is in very good condition, with no noticeable defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The first regular postal link between France and Canada was inaugurated in 1918, marking a turning point in the history of transatlantic mail. First Day Covers (FDCs) are highly sought after for their commemorative postmark, which is only applied on the day the stamp is issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging ensured by a professional seller, to guarantee the safety and presentation of your shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC aviation, Canada stamp 1968, Saint-Nazaire cancellation, philatelic mail, First Day Cover, commemorative stamp, illustrated envelope, postal history, aviation mail, Canada philately, 50th anniversary postal link\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323873218887,"sku":"51362-a72877d2-ec80-40c3-b24c-28049d922663-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_66455f6e-1442-4ca0-a430-874365c1241b.jpg?v=1783721844","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-aviation-canada-1968-50e-anniversaire-philatelie-fdc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}