{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-chateau-de-blois-fdc-philatelie-cachet-illustre","title":"Château de Blois First Day Cover FDC philately illustrated postmark","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\u003eFirst Day Cover (FDC) philatelic envelope, illustrated on the front with a colorful representation of the Château de Blois. The color illustration occupies the left side of the envelope and shows a detailed architectural view of the castle, framed by green foliage and touches of warm colors in the foreground. The mention \"CHÂTEAU DE BLOIS\" is clearly printed at the bottom left of the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top right is the mention \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION F.D.C.\" (First Day of Issue F.D.C.), typical of commemorative envelopes used during the official release of a stamp. A round black postmark is applied over the visual, bearing the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR CHÂTEAU DE BLOIS 21 MAI 1966 B. LOIR\" (date and place of the First Day postmark), a sought-after characteristic of this type of philatelic item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole is presented under transparent plastic protection, which preserves the visible surface condition. A small handwritten label can also be seen at the bottom right, bearing the mention \"10f\", probably an old price or classification indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows neither a specific stamp nor a handwritten address, but the layout and typography correspond to the standards of First Day Covers issued in France in the 1960s. The paper appears matte, without particular reflections, with the exception of the plastic protection.\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 appears clean, with no major signs of wear or noticeable creases. The plastic protection shows some reflections and minor creases, but the envelope inside appears well preserved. No apparent structural defect on the observed part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day Covers (FDC) are issued in limited quantities with each new stamp issue. The Château de Blois, depicted here, is one of the major sites of the French Renaissance and has inspired numerous philatelic issues since the early 20th century.\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 specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day Cover, FDC France, Château de Blois, commemorative philately, 1966 postmark, envelope first day cover, France stamp, castle illustration, philately envelope, illustrated envelope, postal postmark, philatelic souvenir\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54330990297415,"sku":"51566-58998666-9608-42f3-a525-d1b837e27eee-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_51aa42da-4c23-4b94-a068-66253d513029.jpg?v=1783883230","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-chateau-de-blois-fdc-philatelie-cachet-illustre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}