{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-cathedrale-saint-brieuc-fdc-timbre-1971-philatelie","title":"Saint-Brieuc Cathedral FDC 1971 stamp 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 philatelic envelope, visible under a transparent protective sleeve. The front features a color photograph of Saint-Brieuc Cathedral, framed by a green border and accompanied by the mention \"CEF\" at the bottom right of the image. The envelope also includes a cancelled postage stamp, invalidated by an official postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe round postmark explicitly states \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION\" (First Day of Issue) and \"45e CONGRÈS NATIONAL DE LA FÉDÉRATION DES SOCIÉTÉS PHILATÉLIQUES FRANÇAISES\" (45th National Congress of the Federation of French Philatelic Societies), with the legible date \"20 MAI 1971\" (May 20, 1971) and the city of \"SAINT-BRIEUC\". The cancellation is clear, partially covering the stamp's visual and part of the envelope, confirming its status as an FDC (First Day Cover).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamp, although partially obscured by the sleeve, features a design with a dominant red color. The whole item is designed for philately, with a neat presentation and clear printing of the visual and textual elements. The envelope also has a handwritten label \"10F\" affixed to the protective sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main visual highlights the medieval architecture of Saint-Brieuc Cathedral, identifiable by its stone towers and Gothic style, while the text area clearly mentions the commemorated philatelic event, reinforcing the thematic interest of this mail.\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 kept in a protective plastic sleeve; no major defects are visible on the front. Presence of a handwritten price tag on the sleeve. The overall quality seems very good for an item in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The mention \"Premier Jour d'Émission\" (First Day of Issue) refers to envelopes specially cancelled on the first day a stamp is put into circulation. These FDCs are often produced for cultural or philatelic events, such as national congresses, and constitute a prized category for their stamp of authenticity and their documentary value on postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by an experienced professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day envelope, FDC France, Saint-Brieuc, cancelled stamp, philatelic postmark, CEF, commemorative envelope, first day cover, philatelic congress, philately France, illustrated envelope, French postage stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54328197775687,"sku":"51495-ca98792b-f98e-482f-8927-5ff836e04486-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_8c46cd50-cefd-4530-8e9b-55b0a6bd11da.jpg?v=1783814333","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-cathedrale-saint-brieuc-fdc-timbre-1971-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}