{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-fdc-congres-philatelique-lens-blason-illustre","title":"First Day Cover FDC Philatelic Congress Lens illustrated coat of arms","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), dedicated to the Lens Philatelic Congress. The main visual features a stylized coat of arms, dominated by a graphic representation of a central yellow and red building on a blue background, surrounded by symbolic elements and fleurs-de-lis, typical of regional heraldry. The entire graphic design is signed \"Gambet\" in the lower left of the illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope features a clear first-day cancellation, with the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR 62-LENS\" (FIRST DAY 62-LENS), dated May 24, 1975. The rectangular stamp is affixed to the upper right and displays a red, well-centered motif. Several inscriptions are visible: \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION\" (FIRST DAY OF ISSUE), \"N° 223\", \"F.D.C.\", and a mention of the congress in the lower left. A round red stamp of the philatelic club also appears in the lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows an envelope in good overall condition, protected by a transparent plastic film. No major signs of wear, folds, or stains are observable on the exposed surface. A small handwritten \"10F\" label is affixed to the plastic protection, with no impact on the envelope itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Day Cover (FDC) is typical of French commemorative issues associated with regional philatelic events. The graphic design, issue date, and specific congress stamp give this item a unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects; the plastic protection may have preserved the envelope but may show some reflections or superficial creases. The precise condition of the other sides is not observable in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day Covers (FDC) are designed to commemorate the first official circulation of a stamp. They are generally illustrated and canceled with the postmark of the issue date, which gives them a particular documentary and historical value in the philatelic field.\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, to guarantee the preservation of the envelope during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Lens, philatelic coat of arms, commemorative stamp, first day cancel, philatelic congress, philately cover, illustrated envelope, Lens 1975, Gambet illustration, stamped envelope, first day letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324221116743,"sku":"51383-559a61fb-2b86-40f3-9b28-0bfb253e7e06-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_8f967180-4bdf-4ec1-8fe6-c041bf46a955.jpg?v=1783734447","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-fdc-congres-philatelique-lens-blason-illustre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}