First Day Cover Chambers of Agriculture 1973 philately agriculture

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Description

This First Day Cover commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of the Chambers of Agriculture, as indicated by the illustration and the printed text. On the visible side, there is a stamp illustrated with a hand holding a rural landscape with a tractor, trees, and farm buildings, against a blue background. The inscription "Chambres d’Agriculture" appears at the top of the stamp, and "Cinquantième Anniversaire" at the bottom. The whole is enhanced by a golden frame evoking the perforations of a classic stamp.

Two round black ink postmarks are affixed, bearing the inscription "50th anniversary of the creation of the Chambers of Agriculture, First Day, Paris, 1.12.1973". This official marking certifies that the envelope was indeed postmarked on the day the stamp was issued. The bilingual mention "Premier jour d’émission / First day cover" is also visible in the bottom left corner.

On the right side, a postage stamp is affixed, repeating the agricultural visual, with the same motif as the main illustration. A handwritten label indicates "10F", probably the price affixed by a previous seller. The whole is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, which preserves the condition of the cover.

The overall presentation is clean, with no apparent defects on the visible side. The envelope is placed on a light wood desk background. No other decorative elements or accessories are visible in the photograph.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no stains, folds, or tears. The postmarks are clear and legible. The envelope is under plastic protection.

Did you know? First Day Covers, or FDCs, are sought-after philatelic items because they commemorate the official launch of a stamp. The French Chambers of Agriculture have existed since 1924 and play a central role in representing the interests of the agricultural world to public authorities.

AFW Reassurance

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