First Day Cover Sein Island 1962 Philately Resistance Fighters Memory FDC

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Description

Philatelic envelope visible in the photo, known as a "first day of issue" (First Day Cover / FDC), illustrated with a color photograph of a stone commemorative monument against a blue sky background. The monument depicted is the Cross of Liberation located on the Île de Sein, Finistère, dedicated to the memory of the resistance fighters. The envelope features a clear print, with an illustration on the left and printed inscriptions at the top right, including "PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION" and "FIRST DAY COVER".

The envelope bears two visible circular postmarks, both legible: "PREMIER JOUR / MÉMOIRE DES RÉSISTANTS / DE L’ÎLE DE SEIN / 7 AVRIL 62 / ÎLE DE SEIN (FINISTÈRE)". The green "FDC FIRST DAY COVER" stamp also appears at the bottom left. The entire visible face is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve.

The visual of the monumental cross occupies a central position on the envelope, with detailed photographic rendering. The printed text below the image reads: "À la mémoire des résistants de l’île de Sein" (In memory of the resistance fighters of the Île de Sein). The surface of the envelope shows some reflections due to the plastic protection, but no major defects are visible on the illustrated area.

The upper right part partially shows the printed text, confirming the authenticity of the document as a commemorative first day cover. No stamp is visible on the photographed area; only the illustrated part and the postmarks are observable.

This envelope is a classic philatelic item, often sought after for its "first day" (FDC) postmark and the historical theme related to the French Resistance on the Île de Sein.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible face shows no significant defects; the plastic protection ensures good preservation. Minor handling marks possible on the envelope or sleeve, without affecting the legibility of inscriptions or the visual.

Did you know? The Cross of Liberation on the Île de Sein pays tribute to the island's inhabitants who, from June 1940, joined Free France at General de Gaulle's call. More than 120 Sénans went to London, representing almost the entire adult male population at the time, which led to the island being cited in the Order of Liberation.

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