First Day Cover Georges Mandel 1964 Chatou philately FDC historical

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Description

This illustrated envelope is a "First Day Cover" (FDC) dedicated to Georges Mandel, a French politician (1885-1944). The envelope features a colored illustration depicting a commemorative stele surrounded by vegetation, with the inscription "Georges Mandel 1885-1944" clearly legible. The design evokes an official and commemorative style, typical of French historical philatelic issues from the 1960s.

In the upper left, the heading "PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION" (First Day of Issue) is printed in red, followed by "HISTORIQUE" (Historical) and the number 806. The official round postmark bears the date "4 JUIL. 64" (July 4, 1964) and the mention "CHATOU," as well as a stylized effigy of Georges Mandel. The cancellation and stamp are perfectly visible on the presented side, confirming the philatelic nature of this commemorative envelope.

The lower left part bears the name "GEORGES MANDEL 1885-1944" in typographic characters, accompanied by the official Post Office logo. The envelope is inserted into a transparent protective plastic sleeve, which helps preserve its overall condition.

The visual also includes a handwritten detail or a label with "1F," likely related to the valuation or the old postage rate, an element frequently observed on this type of philatelic mail.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side appears in good overall condition, with no major apparent defects. The envelope is protected by a plastic sleeve. No details are given about the back or interior, as they are not visible in the photo.

Did you know? The practice of a "first day of issue" involves canceling a stamp on the very day it is put into circulation, often in a city connected to the personality or event being commemorated. Georges Mandel, a resistance fighter and statesman, was honored with this special issue in 1964, twenty years after his death.

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