First Day Cover FDC Hauts Lieux Résistance 1963 Paris philately

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Description

This First Day Cover (FDC) is dedicated to the "High Places of the Resistance". On its visible side, it features a color illustration representing an emblematic building, associated with the memory of deportees and the history of the Resistance in France. The drawing shows blue lines evoking water or a river, which likely refers to the location of the monument depicted.

In the upper left, the inscription "PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION HISTORIQUE F.D.C" (HISTORIC FIRST DAY OF ISSUE F.D.C) attests to its official philatelic nature. Two round postmarks are clearly visible, bearing the inscription "HAUTS LIEUX DE LA RESISTANCE - PARIS" (HIGH PLACES OF THE RESISTANCE - PARIS) and the date March 23, 1963, confirming the commemorative issue of this envelope.

The stamp, located in the upper right, features shades of blue and gray with a face value of 0.50 francs, consistent with French postal issues of the early 1960s. The stamp's illustration appears to represent a monument or site related to the Resistance, but the exact detail of the motif is not explicitly legible in the image.

The surface of the envelope is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, which helps preserve its condition. There is also a small handwritten label "10F" affixed to the sleeve, likely an old price indication or internal reference.

The texts printed on the envelope, such as "LES DÉPORTÉS HISTORIQUE DE LA CITÉ" (THE DEPORTEES HISTORIC OF THE CITY), highlight the historical and commemorative theme of this philatelic issue. The graphic details and print quality are typical of official French issues from the 1960s.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The envelope is kept in a plastic sleeve. No tears or major apparent defects on the visible side; the surface shows reflections related to the plastic protection.

Did you know? First Day Covers, or FDCs, are specially issued on the official release of a new stamp. They bear the postmark of the day of circulation and are sought after for their documentary value, as they attest to a specific historical event or place.

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