First Day Cover Émile Zola 1967 illustrated FDC philately

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Description

First Day Cover from the philately category, featuring Émile Zola. On the visible side, there is a colored printed illustration highlighting Émile Zola's portrait, accompanied by references to his major works such as "Les Rougon-Macquart," "L'Assommoir," "Germinal," and the mention "J'Accuse." The illustration is signed Raoul Serres and also depicts a landscape evoking Zola's house in Médan.

The envelope is franked with a stamp bearing the effigy of Émile Zola, with two legible circular postmarks: "1840 Émile Zola Premier Jour" and the date "1 FEV. 1967 PARIS." The inscription "PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION" (FIRST DAY OF ISSUE) is visible in red, as well as the "FDC" (First Day Cover) logo. The surface of the envelope has a smooth and shiny appearance, protected by clear plastic packaging.

The design highlights the graphic style of the 1960s, with clear typography and sober colors (green, black, red). The visible part shows no manifest signs of tearing or staining. A handwritten note indicates "15F," probably related to an old pricing or valuation.

This philatelic envelope is typical of French commemorative issues, with a neat presentation and quality printing. The set is intended for preservation or display, as evidenced by the plastic protection.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side appears in very good general condition, with no major apparent defects. The envelope is protected by a plastic sleeve.

Did you know? Émile Zola (1840-1902) was one of the major figures of French naturalist literature, and his involvement in the Dreyfus affair, with the publication of "J'accuse" in 1898, marked the political and social history of France. First Day Covers (FDC) are issued specifically to celebrate the official release of a stamp, with a unique postmark applied only on that date.

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