First-day cover Châtillon-sur-Seine Vix Crater stamp philately

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Philatelic envelope visible in the photo, presented in a protective plastic sleeve, dedicated to the commemoration of a "first day of issue." The front shows a French stamp featuring the famous "Vix Krater," an emblematic archaeological object from Antiquity, on a green-grey background with fine details. The postmark indicates "CHATILLON SUR SEINE," with a legible date (6:30 PM, 28-3-87), as well as a stylized drawing representing Saint-Vorles Church. In the upper left corner of the envelope, the printed phrase "Premier jour d'émission" (First day of issue) is framed in red, typical of French FDC (First Day Cover) envelopes.

The stamp features a detailed illustration of the krater, highlighting the richness of Celtic goldsmithing. The specific postmark attests to a special philatelic issue, often sought after for its commemorative cachet and documentary value. At the bottom of the envelope is the publisher's address "SCOTEM, 5 Rue Lamartine, PARIS-IXe," characteristic of envelopes published for official philatelic events.

The item is inserted into a transparent plastic pouch, ensuring protection and good preservation of the piece. No other elements are visible on this side, apart from a small handwritten label "15F" in the lower right corner. The surface of the envelope appears smooth, with no visible signs of creases or stains in the photographed area.

The graphic composition combines the illustrated postmark with the classic aesthetic of French FDC envelopes, with a sober layout typical of the 1980s. The dominant colors are the off-white of the paper, the green-grey of the stamp, and the black inks of the markings.

This type of first day cover is valued for the quality of its specific postmark, the historical theme of the stamp (archaeology, Gallo-Roman antiquity), and the presence of the official publisher. The visual of the Vix krater makes it a representative piece of French philatelic issues with a historical subject.

Condition

Used item, sold as seen in the photo. The envelope appears well-preserved, protected under plastic, with no apparent defects in the visible area.

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