{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-bataille-du-garigliano-1969-paris-fdc-philatelie","title":"First Day Cover Battle of Garigliano 1969 Paris FDC 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\u003eThis First Day Cover (FDC) commemorates the Battle of Garigliano, featuring a colorful central illustration depicting soldiers, including a main figure in the center with raised arms, against a mountainous landscape. The illustration is framed by a printed gold border, accompanied by the inscription \"BATAILLE DU GARIGLIANO\" at the top and \"25e ANNIVERSAIRE\" at the bottom left. The envelope also features the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION – FIRST DAY COVER\" at the bottom right of the illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA perfectly legible round postmark indicates the date \"10 MAI 1969\" in Paris, with the mention \"BATAILLE DU GARIGLIANO\". A second \"FIRST DAY COVER\" postmark is visible to the right of the stamp. The envelope is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, preserving its visual quality and original condition. A small handwritten label \"12F\" is visible at the bottom right, affixed to the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is in very good visual condition on the front shown, with no signs of wear, creases, or apparent tears. The stamp and illustrations are clear, with well-preserved colors, and the envelope appears to have been stored flat, away from humidity. No annotations or writing other than the printed elements and the postmark are visible on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrated scene evokes the commemorative spirit of the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Garigliano, a key event of World War II, and highlights the graphic work typical of French First Day Issues from the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe transparent sleeve effectively protects the envelope, and the First Day postmark adds authenticity sought after in philately. The item is presented professionally, ready to be shipped or displayed.\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 shows no significant alteration, the stamp and postmarks are clear, and the plastic sleeve is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Battle of Garigliano, which occurred in May 1944, was a decisive episode in the Italian campaign during World War II, marking the breakthrough of Allied forces, including many French soldiers. First Day Covers \"FDC\" are highly valued for their documentary value and print quality, often produced in limited editions during commemorative issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller experienced in handling philatelic items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic envelope, FDC, first day of issue, First Day Cover, Battle of Garigliano, commemorative stamp, Paris 1969, postal mark, philately, French stamp cover, illustrated envelope, 25th anniversary Garigliano, first day postmark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323858637127,"sku":"51360-469f592f-b9a3-4a08-ac3e-a9eee291a043-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_b1c4e6f8-0fbb-47ca-88e0-7f845b1d1b38.jpg?v=1783720646","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-bataille-du-garigliano-1969-paris-fdc-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}