{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-fdc-marceline-desbordes-valmore-1959-douai-philatelie","title":"First Day Cover FDC Marceline Desbordes-Valmore 1959 Douai 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\u003eIllustrated philatelic envelope, \"First Day Cover\" (F.D.C.) type, dedicated to Marceline Desbordes-Valmore. The visible side features a colorful illustration depicting a historic building, most likely a church or a monument associated with the poetess, accompanied by red roses and a stylized portrait of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore. The details are clear, with vivid colors (yellow, green, red, blue, black) and an aesthetic typical of French philatelic issues from the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope bears two clearly legible circular postmarks, marked \"PREMIER JOUR \/ MARCELINE DESBORDES-VALMORE \/ 20 JUIN 59 \/ DOUAI\". The inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION HISTORIQUE No 201 F.D.C.\" appears at the top right, confirming the authenticity of this commemorative philatelic document. At the bottom left, the printed mention specifies: \"Marceline DESBORDES-VALMORE 1786 – 23 juin 1859\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual also includes the printer's or publisher's logo (visible detail but not precisely identified here), as well as a transparent plastic protection around the envelope. A small white square, probably a handwritten classification label (\"107\"), is visible at the bottom right on the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows no damaged or detached stamps; the whole is well preserved, with fresh colors and clear inscriptions. No major defects are observable on the illustrated part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, protected in a plastic sleeve. Slight signs of wear possible on the protection, but the illustrated side of the envelope appears clean and without major visible defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Marceline Desbordes-Valmore (1786-1859) was a major 19th-century French poetess, recognized for the sensitivity of her works. She lent her name to several commemorative philatelic issues, notably in 1959, on the occasion of the centenary of her death, with a \"First Day\" postmark in Douai, her hometown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are assured by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC France, First Day Cover, Marceline Desbordes-Valmore, Douai 1959, French philately, commemorative postmark, historical issue, illustrated envelope, souvenir stamp, envelope stamp, French FDC\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54327939989831,"sku":"51477-f9e444fc-330c-47e5-a8a5-1a69c923aadf-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_2ea84d3a-cbff-4b6a-afd7-5c2962ba16b5.jpg?v=1783803533","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-fdc-marceline-desbordes-valmore-1959-douai-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}