First Day Cover FDC Arts et Métiers bicentenary, illustrated 1980 stamp

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First Day Cover (FDC) dedicated to the bicentenary of the École Nationale Supérieure d?Arts & Métiers. The item features a stamp dated 1980, a postal cancellation stamp "May 17, 1980", as well as a colour illustration depicting several French cities (Châlons, Paris, Lille, Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Angers, Cluny) and their emblematic buildings, surrounded by a golden frame.

The envelope is pre-owned and sold as is. Some slight signs of wear may be visible on the edges, without affecting the readability of the patterns or inscriptions.

Did you know? "First Day of Issue" envelopes are created specifically to commemorate the issuance of a stamp. They are postmarked on the day of release, making them a precise postal record of an event.

This item is perfect as an original gift or for anyone who appreciates philately, postal memorabilia, or French historical themes.

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