{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-d-emission-fdc-n-457-historique-acier-paris-philatelie","title":"First Day Cover FDC No. 457 Historic Steel Paris Philately","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 with a male portrait in front of an industrial landscape, with factory chimneys and a predominance of brown and ochre tones. The mention \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION\" (First Day of Issue) n°457, category \"HISTORIQUE\" (HISTORICAL), is clearly visible in the upper left part. The illustration evokes an industrial scene, probably related to steel, as indicated by the legible mention \"de l’ACIER\" (of STEEL) at the bottom of the image. A round black \"PREMIER JOUR\" (First Day) postmark is affixed to the stamp and the envelope, with the mention \"PARIS\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is protected under transparent plastic film, which preserves the condition of the paper and illustrations. The postage stamp is visible on the right, postmarked by the first-day cancellation. The visible part of the envelope shows a clear print and well-preserved colors. A handwritten label \"10F\" is affixed at the bottom right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-color design highlights a historical figure identified as \"E. METZ (Luxembourg industrialist)\" and the inscription \"président du Groupement Européen de l’Acier\" (President of the European Steel Group), confirming the industrial theme and the commemorative scope of this envelope. In the bottom left, there is also a light blue \"Premier Jour Certifié\" (Certified First Day) stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of FDC (First Day Cover) envelope is intended to mark the official date of a stamp's release, with a thematic illustration and special cancellation. The entire item is presented on a plain background, with no other visible decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The envelope is under plastic protection, which has helped preserve the general appearance and clarity of the texts and illustrations. No major visible defects on the shown side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day Covers (FDCs) are issued on the occasion of the official release of a stamp and canceled with a special postmark, often in the city related to the event or theme of the stamp. The FDC presented here celebrates the steel industry and European industrial history through the figure of Émile Metz, a major player in the development of steel in Luxembourg and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are provided by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day Cover, FDC, first day cover, historical stamp, Paris, steel, philately, industrial illustration, Émile Metz, commemorative envelope, special postmark, Luxembourg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54328414175559,"sku":"51515-0cc675c2-c2d8-4ad0-b610-29bb6c3e569c-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_f2dceb27-fd1e-419e-9a2d-da307ee858f5.jpg?v=1783826334","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-d-emission-fdc-n-457-historique-acier-paris-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}