{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-guadeloupe-1970-timbre-ile-gosier-fdc-philatelie","title":"Guadeloupe 1970 First Day Cover Gosier Island stamp FDC 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 First Day Cover (FDC) issued to commemorate the release of a stamp dedicated to Guadeloupe, specifically the island of Gosier. The visible side features a large, colorful illustration of a tropical landscape with palm trees overlooking a turquoise blue sea, typical of Guadeloupean coasts. The golden frame around the image adds a touch of elegance and enhances the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the envelope features a stamp matching the main illustration, accompanied by two perfectly clear round postmarks. The postmarks bear the inscription \"GUADELOUPE - ILE DU GOSIER\", \"PREMIER JOUR\" (First Day), as well as the issue date \"20-6-1970\" and the postal code \"971 LE GOSIER\". The inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION \/ FIRST DAY COVER\" is also visible printed at the bottom left, characteristic of sought-after FDC (First Day Cover) envelopes in philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is kept in a protective plastic sleeve, which ensures good preservation of the visual and the postmarks. A small handwritten or typed label mentions \"12F\" in the lower right corner, likely an old price or classification reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall item presents a clean and tidy appearance, with no visible stains or creases on the exposed side. The colors of the illustration and the stamp remain fresh, with good legibility of the inscriptions and postmarks. The item is ideal for research related to DOM-TOM philately, first day covers, or island and tropical landscape themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is, protected by a plastic sleeve. The visible side presents no major defects or notable alterations. The postmarks and prints are clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nFirst Day Covers (FDCs) are issued to commemorate the official release of a stamp and are canceled with a special postmark on the very day of issue. The practice became popular from the 1950s-1970s, particularly for stamps from French overseas territories like Guadeloupe, often illustrated with landscapes or local themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast and careful shipping by a professional seller. The item will be carefully packaged to ensure its integrity during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Guadeloupe, Gosier island stamp, 1970 postmark, DOM-TOM philately, tropical landscape stamp, First Day Cover France, illustrated envelope, Guadeloupe stamp cover, philatelic postmark, commemorative envelope, first day of issue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324658241863,"sku":"51403-1e4296bb-a688-4ff1-af19-2356b5fd5952-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_447aa901-572e-4144-838a-12de4124195c.jpg?v=1783759408","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-guadeloupe-1970-timbre-ile-gosier-fdc-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}