{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-bataille-du-garigliano-1969-illustration-armee-12f-philat","title":"First Day Cover Battle of Garigliano 1969 illustration army 12F philately","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 issued to commemorate the Battle of Garigliano, dated May 10, 1969. The visible side features a black and blue illustration depicting soldiers in action in a mountainous landscape, one of them armed with a rifle. The scene is captioned \"Devant le Belvédère\" and signed \"S. Gandon\", a renowned artist in philatelic engraving. At the top of the envelope is the title \"BATAILLE DU GARIGLIANO\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamp visible at the top right matches the illustration, with a face value of 0.60 F (francs), and bears the First Day postmark \"Bataille du Garigliano – 10 MAI 1969 – PARIS\". The envelope also features the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION – FIRST DAY COVER\" printed at the bottom right, as well as a handwritten or printed label \"12F\" affixed to the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the envelope is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, which shows the document to be in good overall condition. No major defects are visible on the displayed side; the printing remains clear, the colors are well preserved, and the inscriptions are perfectly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of envelope is sought after in the field of philately as FDC (First Day Cover) or commemorative envelope. The illustration and postmark align with the historical event depicted, enhancing its appeal for military and historical themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual evokes a period of World War II, highlighted by careful graphics and an official postmark. This type of object stands out for the quality of its illustration and the precision of French philatelic printing from the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The visible side appears in very good condition, under plastic protection. No tears, creases, or stains are visible on the shown part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Battle of Garigliano, in May 1944, was a key episode of the Italian campaign during World War II, notably involving the French Expeditionary Corps. First Day Covers, like this one, are issued in limited quantities on the launch date of a stamp, giving them a particular historical and documentary value.\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 specializing in philately and antique documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC, Battle of Garigliano, 1969, commemorative stamp, first day postmark, military illustration, French philately, First Day Cover, illustrated envelope, S. Gandon, historical letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325802664263,"sku":"51435-5c4b30bf-3ca8-4b96-bb7d-53bbc343a996-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_b85c7dcd-665a-453c-ae7e-3d53f72846c9.jpg?v=1783778339","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-bataille-du-garigliano-1969-illustration-armee-12f-philat","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}