{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-demission-vence-1963-arc-en-ciel-fdc-philatelie","title":"Vence 1963 Rainbow FDC Philately First Day Cover","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\u003eIllustrated First Day Cover (FDC), issued in Vence in 1963, visible under a protective plastic sleeve. The main visual features a stylized silhouette in front of a multicolored rainbow, a typical graphic composition of the 1960s, with clear printing of red, yellow, green, blue, and black colors. The envelope bears the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION N° 475B HISTORIQUE F.D.C.\" in the upper left, as well as a signed illustration in the lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe postage stamp visible in the upper right bears the inscription \"RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE\" and depicts a portrait on a blue, red, and yellow background, typical of official French issues of the era. Two philatelic postmarks are clearly affixed to the front: \"EXPOSITION PHILATÉLIQUE RÉGIONALE VENCE (ALPES Mmes) NOV. 63\" with a stylized effigy, proof of its First Day authenticity and event provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is presented under transparent plastic, showing the entire front face without obscuring any graphic or postal detail. The \"La Poste\" company stamp is visible in red on the bottom left, as well as a handwritten \"30F\" label affixed to the protection, probably an old price indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is characteristic of French First Day Covers from the 1960s, with a neat layout, fine typography, and artistic illustration. No major defects are visible on the front: the colors are vibrant, and the envelope appears free of stains, creases, or tears on the observed part.\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 protected by a transparent plastic sleeve. The visible side shows no notable defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nFirst Day Covers, or FDCs, are created to commemorate the official first issue of a stamp. They usually bear a postmark from the release day and an illustration related to the stamp's theme, making them sought-after items for the study of postal history and thematic philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC France, Vence 1963, philatelic postmark, rainbow, République Française stamp, philatelic letter, first day cover, philatelic cover, event postmark, special issue, 1960s illustration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54323030524231,"sku":"51333-703cc334-43c5-4bb1-ba92-ae9a47bbc299-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_f6164b25-a3ad-4d31-9e18-e0d6f4dfd850.jpg?v=1783704449","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-demission-vence-1963-arc-en-ciel-fdc-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}