First day cover Amiens Cathedral bas-relief FDC philately

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Description

First Day Cover (F.D.C.) dedicated to Amiens Cathedral, visible in a protective plastic sleeve. On the left side, there is a color illustration depicting a sculpted bas-relief, with a marked relief effect, captioned "Bas-relief: Bishop". The graphic framing and the mention "Modèle Déposé Exclusivité O.P." highlight a specific edition.

On the right, the envelope features a French stamp illustrating the same sculpted motif, with the mention "Cathédrale d’Amiens". The stamp is clearly canceled with a round postmark: "Cathédrale d’Amiens – Première Jour 22 IV 69 – 80 Amiens". The bilingual caption "Premier Jour d’Émission – First Day Cover" is printed in red at the bottom. A handwritten note indicates "20 F".

The main visual highlights the fineness of the architectural motif, with shades of gray and burgundy. The entire piece is presented in a transparent sleeve, protecting the envelope and preserving its overall condition. The inscriptions and illustrations are clear and well-centered, typical of French philatelic commemorative issues.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presented in a protective plastic sleeve. The envelope, stamp, and postmark are in good visual condition on the side shown; no apparent stains or tears on the visible part. The handwritten price "20 F" is inscribed on a label affixed to the sleeve.

Did you know? Amiens Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the largest Gothic cathedral in France. First Day Covers (FDCs) associated with historical monuments are sought after for the quality of their illustration and their postmark dated on the official release day of the stamp.

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