{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-chateau-de-hautefort-1969-timbre-cachet-philatelie","title":"First Day Cover Château de Hautefort 1969 stamp postmark philately","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Day Cover, dedicated to the Château de Hautefort, showcases a vibrant color illustration of the famous building. The envelope visible in the photo is adorned with a matching stamp, also illustrated with a view of the castle, as well as a clearly legible postmark indicating: \"CHATEAU DE HAUTEFORT PREMIER JOUR 24 HAUTEFORT 5 MAI 69\". This type of item is also known as an FDC (First Day Cover) in philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main visual shows a color photograph or reproduction of the Château de Hautefort, with sharp architectural details and a decorative golden border. The round postmark, affixed on the right side, attests to the date and place of issue. The mention \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION\" (First Day of Issue) is clearly visible at the bottom left, confirming the authenticity of the First Day Cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe affixed stamp features the castle theme, with quality printing, typical of French stamps from the late 1960s. The entire item is presented in a protective plastic sleeve, which helps preserve the sharpness of the document and the colors of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible inscriptions, both on the stamp and on the envelope, are clear and legible. No major defects appear on the visible side of the item; the overall condition seems very satisfactory for a piece of this type, with a neat presentation and no apparent signs of wear on the shown surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item in very good condition, sold as is. Presented in a protective plastic sleeve. Only the visible sides have been examined, with no visibility of the back or interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Château de Hautefort, located in the Dordogne, is a major historical monument that has served as a model for many stamps and illustrated envelopes in France. The First Day Issue is a French philatelic tradition that consists of issuing a specific stamp and postmark on the day the stamp is first put into circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from attentive handling to ensure its safety until receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC castle, Hautefort stamp, philately postmark, French first day cover, Dordogne castle, philatelic issue, illustrated envelope, France stamp 1969, First Day of Issue, castle stamp, philately France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323837239623,"sku":"51359-72e9fade-a81f-4934-92de-310c5bc1b2d6-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_29389b7b-981b-46f4-b9e1-174aa22b6be9.jpg?v=1783720045","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-chateau-de-hautefort-1969-timbre-cachet-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}