{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-croix-rouge-1966-saint-etienne-philatelie-fdc","title":"First day cover Red Cross 1966 Saint-Étienne philately FDC","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 dedicated to the Red Cross, illustrated with a red and black graphic design evoking the organization's emblematic cross. On the visible side, the envelope features two circular red postmarks stating \"PREMIER JOUR DE L’ÉMISSION 27-12-66 LA CROIX-ROUGE POSTE SAINT-ÉTIENNE,\" attesting to its authenticity as a \"First Day Cover\" (FDC) issued on the occasion of a special stamp issue in 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope includes a visible stamp, affixed to the bottom right, illustrating a figurative scene in shades of gray, and bears the inscription \"1966.\" The upper part is adorned with a stylized visual, with the inscription \"LA CROIX ROUGE\" on the left side. A small red square with an abstract motif also appears below the main visual, adding an extra graphic touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA white insert, attached to the lower part of the envelope, displays the handwritten inscription \"10F.\" The envelope is preserved in a transparent plastic sleeve, which helps maintain its overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe document presents a typical composition of commemorative philatelic envelopes, combining thematic illustration, a specific stamp, and a first-day cancellation. The whole is enhanced by a simple presentation, suitable for the category of commemorative philatelic mail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscriptions and graphic elements are clear and well-contrasted, with a predominance of red, black, and white. No details of the reverse or interior are visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is visible in a plastic sleeve, which limits direct observation of the paper's condition, but it presents a clean and well-preserved appearance on the visible side. No tears, major folds, or visible stains are observable in the photo. Used item sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"First Day\" Covers (FDCs) mark the official first day of circulation for a stamp. They are usually cancelled with a commemorative postmark from the issue date, here in honor of the Red Cross, an organization founded in 1863 and recognized for its international humanitarian work.\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, to ensure the security of your philatelic purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Red Cross, 1966 stamp, Saint-Étienne cancellation, French philately, commemorative letter, first day cover, French Red Cross, special cancellation, philatelic issue, commemorative envelope, French stamp cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331910586695,"sku":"51619-cf997ee6-8dee-4477-b3b8-2cb851d3c941-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_3e6907ad-b902-48bf-bfc7-1106f8879040.jpg?v=1783915027","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-croix-rouge-1966-saint-etienne-philatelie-fdc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}