{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-francois-1er-cognac-philatelie-fdc-france","title":"First Day Cover Francis I Cognac philately FDC France","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 illustrated envelope is a First Day Cover (FDC) dedicated to Francis I, King of France, visible on the colored stamp affixed to the right. The stamp features a portrait of Francis I after Jean Clouet, in predominantly beige, black, red, and gold tones. The envelope bears a postmark dated \"16 COGNAC\" in 1974, corresponding to the city of Cognac, the King's birthplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper left, a distinctly legible red stamp reads \"Premier jour d'émission\" (First Day of Issue). A black illustration, located next to the stamp, shows a horseman accompanied by the inscription \"Cognac, birthplace of Francis I, its monuments, its cognacs, its wine.\" The address printed in the bottom right reads \"SCOTEM, 5, Rue Lamartine, Paris IX.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire item is presented in a protective plastic sleeve, placed on a light wood-effect table background. The visible surface of the envelope is clean, with no apparent signs of wear, and the stamp is neatly postmarked with a round cachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual aspect of this envelope highlights the typical graphic design of 20th-century French philatelic issues, with sharp printing and well-preserved colors on the stamp. The First Day postmark enhances the philatelic interest of this postal document, sought after for its authenticity and the commemoration of a major historical figure.\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 is in good overall condition, with no major defects observed in the photo. The envelope is kept in a plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Francis I, King of France from 1515 to 1547, was a great patron of the French Renaissance. His portrait by Jean Clouet is one of the most famous in French royal iconography and has often served as a model for commemorative philatelic issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are provided by a professional seller to ensure the safety of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day envelope, FDC France, Francis I stamp, First Day Cover, Cognac philately, postmarked cover, commemorative stamp, Jean Clouet stamp, illustrated envelope, First Day postmark, France stamp cover, philately France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54322521309511,"sku":"51312-3fc8c787-6355-4f08-b0e4-87c16cb2b0f7-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_6f845031-28e7-4c19-ac88-3e82a7dc8bc1.jpg?v=1783691846","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-francois-1er-cognac-philatelie-fdc-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}