{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-demission-fdc-1969-ecole-centrale-arts-manufactures","title":"First Day Cover FDC 1969 École Centrale Arts et Manufactures","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 illustrated envelope is a \"First Day Cover\" (FDC) dated October 18, 1969, issued for the École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures. The visible side features a colorful graphic composed of geometric patterns and technical drawings: Concorde, Eiffel Tower, atomic symbol, vintage car, and bridge, evoking engineering, science, and the history of the school. The entire design is rendered in shades of red, orange, and purple, with a layout typical of the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope bears a perfectly legible round blue official stamp, \"École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures – Premier Jour\" with the date OCT. 18, 1969, and the location \"Châtenay-Malabry,\" as well as a stylized bee emblem, the school's symbol. The inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION No 685 HISTORIQUE F.D.C.\" appears in the upper left, providing clear identification of the commemorated event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower left part of the envelope bears the printed signature \"J. Garnier,\" likely the illustrator, as well as the inscription \"ÉCOLE CENTRALE DES ARTS ET MANUFACTURES.\" An additional small \"Premier Jour\" stamp appears, highlighting the authenticity of the philatelic issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is protected by a transparent plastic film, which has preserved the surface and clarity of the illustrations. A small paper square with the handwritten indication \"10f\" is visible on the right side. The original postage stamp is partially visible on the right, cancelled with the same First Day stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item in good overall condition. Protective plastic film present, slight handling marks on the plastic part and envelope corners. Illustrations, stamps, and inscriptions are clearly legible on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThe term \"First Day Cover\" refers to an envelope or postcard franked and cancelled on the first day of a postage stamp's official release. These items are highly sought after for their dated postmark and commemorative illustration, often created by artists or in homage to emblematic institutions like the École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, founded in 1829.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day cover, FDC France, First Day Cover, philately, 1969 postmark, École Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, historical, commemorative stamp, J. Garnier, Châtenay-Malabry, philately, French stamp cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325829468487,"sku":"51437-84cc9e98-fc1e-47b1-b087-3fd061cab8fa-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_ee209be4-7df5-4feb-b65d-f9dccd7fcc86.jpg?v=1783779534","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-demission-fdc-1969-ecole-centrale-arts-manufactures","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}