{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-guadeloupe-ilet-du-gosier-1970-philatelie-fdc","title":"Guadeloupe Ilet du Gosier First Day Cover 1970 Philately FDC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e \nIllustrated First Day Cover, issued to commemorate the release of a stamp dedicated to Ilet du Gosier in Guadeloupe. The visible side features a stylized color illustration depicting a traditional pirogue on a turquoise sea background, with Ilet du Gosier in the background, typical of the graphic style of the 1970s. The inscription \"ILET DU GOSIER\" appears in the upper left, accompanied by the mention \"GUADELOUPE\" in the lower left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo round postmarks are clearly visible on the right side of the envelope, with the legend \"GUADELOUPE – ILET DU GOSIER\" and the date \"20-6-1970,\" indicating the stamp's issue date. The mention \"PREMIER JOUR D’EMISSION\" (First Day of Issue) is printed in blue below the illustration, followed by the translation \"FIRST DAY COVER.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small handwritten insert, probably an old price, indicates \"12F\" on a piece of paper glued to the visible side. The envelope is preserved under transparent plastic protection, allowing the general condition to be seen without being able to examine the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dominant colors are blue, green, brown, and white, with neat graphics and clear details on the illustration of the landscape and the pirogue. The signature \"Séguin\" is noted on the illustration, probably the artist or engraver of the stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e \nUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows very good preservation, with no apparent folds, stains, or defects, protected by a transparent plastic sleeve. No other details are observable on the non-visible sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe principle of the \"First Day Cover\" (FDC) consists of postmarking a stamp on the very day of its release, often accompanied by a special postmark and a commemorative illustration. Ilet du Gosier is an emblematic site in Guadeloupe, frequently represented in French philately to highlight the overseas natural and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e \nFast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller specializing in correspondence and philately items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Guadeloupe, Ilet du Gosier, 1970 stamp, First Day Cover France, commemorative postmark, Antilles philately, stamped illustration, illustrated envelope, Guadeloupe stamp, Ilet du Gosier cover, Premier Jour d’Émission\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324253393223,"sku":"51392-48d3cf02-8b8e-44d7-a44b-f738811c9281-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_87845895-cdcb-4d2e-85c3-7f9300fbb756.jpg?v=1783739844","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-guadeloupe-ilet-du-gosier-1970-philatelie-fdc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}