{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-conseil-de-leurope-strasbourg-1971-timbre-france","title":"First Day Cover Council of Europe Strasbourg 1971 France stamp","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\u003eThis illustrated First Day Cover, visible in a protective sleeve, features a postmark dated August 31, 1971, in Strasbourg, for the European Population Conference of the Council of Europe. The envelope features a French stamp of 0.30 F, in vivid colors (yellow, red, blue), adorned with a stylized sun and the European flag, with the mention \"Conseil de l’Europe\" (Council of Europe). A circular First Day postmark from Strasbourg accompanies the stamp, while a commemorative cachet on the right recalls the event and period (August 31 - September 7, 1971).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium is white paper, well preserved, protected by a transparent plastic sleeve. The \"SCOTEM, 155 rue Caulaincourt, Paris-18e\" stamp is visible in the lower right corner, typical of professionally manufactured philatelic envelopes from this period. The handwritten notation \"6F\" appears next to this address, likely the price at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamp's visual and the postmarks are clear and well-centered, with no apparent defects on the visible side. The envelope appears flat and without marked creases; the stamp's colors remain vibrant. The First Day marking is complete and legible, making it an attractive piece for collectors of European thematic philately or French postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of this envelope highlights European symbolism and the institutional context of the 1970s, with a graphic style typical of the era: geometric patterns, use of European blue and solar yellow, and sober typography. The presentation in a sleeve allows for handling without risk to the paper's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the visible side, no obvious signs of stains, tears, or major alterations are observable. The envelope is displayed on a black background, which enhances the contrast of colors and the legibility of the inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The envelope has a front in very good visual condition, protected in a sleeve. No major defects visible on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Council of Europe, founded in 1949, is one of the oldest European institutions responsible for defending human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. First Day Covers issued during its official events are historical records of European cooperation in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be carefully packaged and promptly shipped by a professional seller specializing in philately and antique correspondence items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day Cover, FDC France, Strasbourg 1971, Council of Europe, Europe stamp, thematic philately, commemorative postmark, illustrated letter, France stamp cover, European Council, illustrated envelope, demographic conference\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54322589598023,"sku":"51316-3b16051a-de8e-48cf-852f-cb31a0812803-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_1d3f7aec-c3ab-4fc8-81f2-6e7ea7c18a20.jpg?v=1783694248","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-conseil-de-leurope-strasbourg-1971-timbre-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}