{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-centenaire-reseau-pneumatique-paris-1966-philatelie","title":"First Day Cover Centenary Paris Pneumatic Network 1966 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 philatelic envelope, issued on the occasion of the centenary of the pneumatic network in Paris. On the visible side, it features a stylized illustration evoking pneumatic transport, with dominant blue and red colors. Two round postmarks are clearly affixed, bearing the inscription \"CENTENAIRE DU RÉSEAU PNEUMATIQUE PARIS 11 NOV 66 PREMIER JOUR\" (CENTENARY OF THE PNEUMATIC NETWORK PARIS NOV 11 66 FIRST DAY) and a graphic representation of a pneumatic tube emblematic of the Parisian postal system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope includes a cancelled stamp, also illustrated with a motif related to the pneumatic network, in red and grey tones. The \"Premier Jour\" (First Day) cancellation is perfectly legible, enhancing the interest of this envelope for any research on postal history or thematic philately. The upper left part displays a vignette or graphic print evoking a stamp, while the entire composition is neat and typical of official commemorative issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the envelope features a protective plastic film, which enhances the shine and preserves the motifs and inscriptions. On the lower right corner, a small handwritten mark \"10F\" is visible. The overall condition appears very good with good color preservation, no major defects being observable on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible inscriptions also include \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION\" (FIRST DAY OF ISSUE) and \"CENTENAIRE DU RÉSEAU PNEUMATIQUE\" (CENTENARY OF THE PNEUMATIC NETWORK), confirming that it is an official commemorative envelope issued in 1966 in Paris. All graphic elements, stamps, and postmarks are characteristic of French First Day Covers from this period.\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 is in good condition, with no apparent stains or marked creases. Presence of a protective plastic film and a handwritten mark at the bottom right. Only the presented side is described, the back not being visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Parisian pneumatic network, put into service in 1866, used underground tubes to transport mail using capsules propelled by compressed air. This innovative system remained in operation until 1984, marking a century of urban ingenuity and postal modernization in the French capital.\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 a professional seller. The item is presented with the utmost care to guarantee its preservation until delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Paris, pneumatic network commemorative stamp, 1966 cancellation, French philately, Paris postmark, illustrated envelope, first day of issue, French first day cover, postal history France, centenary envelope, Paris stamp 1966\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54328325931335,"sku":"51511-5d9ec00f-a7da-43fc-b867-a0c127e97b3d-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_3d119926-525d-4e64-963e-c546c3d0f97e.jpg?v=1783823934","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-centenaire-reseau-pneumatique-paris-1966-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}