{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-fdc-athletisme-1969-championnats-paris-philatelie","title":"First Day Cover FDC Athletics 1969 Paris Championships philately","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\u003eThis First Day Cover (FDC) features a sports theme, dedicated to athletics. On the visible side, there is a color photograph of an athlete performing a pole vault, capturing the movement outdoors under a partially cloudy blue sky. The scene takes place in a stadium, with stands in the background and spectators present, which reinforces the event aspect of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper left, the envelope bears the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION - HISTORIQUE - F.D.C.\" (FIRST DAY OF ISSUE - HISTORIC - F.D.C.), followed by the visible number \"N° 152\". Below, it reads: \"CINQUANTENAIRE FÉDÉRATION FRANÇAISE D’ATHLÉTISME\" (FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY FRENCH ATHLETICS FEDERATION), indicating the commemoration of an important anniversary for this sports institution. A blue \"Premier Jour\" (First Day) stamp is also affixed on the left side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo black circular postmarks are clearly visible on the right side of the envelope, bearing the inscription \"CHAMPIONNATS DES JEUNES - PREMIER JOUR - 6 SEPT. 1969 - PARIS\" (YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS - FIRST DAY - SEPT. 6, 1969 - PARIS). To the right, a French stamp is affixed, illustrating a motif related to athletics and the French Athletics Federation, surmounted by the mention \"RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE\" (FRENCH REPUBLIC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, suggesting a desire for preservation. A handwritten number \"108\" appears on the lower right, probably an internal reference or classification number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is a fine example of sports philately, combining a commemorative envelope, photographic illustration, First Day postmarks, and a specialized stamp, typical of French FDC productions from the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond-hand item, sold as is. The envelope appears well-preserved, under plastic protection. The image, inscriptions, and postmarks are clear on the visible side. No major defects are visible on the photographed part, apart from reflections from the plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day Covers (FDCs) are issued to celebrate the release of a new stamp. The French Athletics Federation, founded in 1920, celebrated its fiftieth anniversary at the Paris championships in 1969, a significant event in the history of French sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in philately and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC athletics, France sports stamp, 1969 postmark, sports philately, First Day Cover, Paris championship, French Athletics Federation, commemorative stamp, envelope athletics, philately France, sport stamp cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324250083655,"sku":"51389-56ad282d-ae18-4013-af5a-40fcc44a5ceb-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_62c1b41e-329b-4241-9cef-c08223838688.jpg?v=1783738047","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-fdc-athletisme-1969-championnats-paris-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}