{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-jb-carpeaux-triomphe-de-flore-philatelie-cachet","title":"First day cover JB Carpeaux Triomphe de Flore philately postmark","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, visible in a transparent plastic sleeve. The displayed side shows a commemorative stamp issued in homage to the artist JB Carpeaux, titled \"Triomphe de Flore\" (Triumph of Flora). The stamp's illustration depicts a sculptural detail from Carpeaux's work, in sepia and brown tones, with a decorative gold border. The envelope is franked and bears a legible, round First Day postmark, dated June 15, 1985, from Valenciennes, accompanied by a stylized representation of Carpeaux's face and the inscription \"J.B. CARPEAUX 1827-1875\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is carefully protected in a plastic sleeve, revealing a small paper square with the handwritten inscription \"20F\". The visible area shows no major stains or significant creases. The stamp's image is clear, with fine details on the sculpted scene. The overall presentation is elegant, typical of commemorative First Day Covers (FDC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe top part of the envelope shows a printed inscription: \"MOBILE EFFIGIE, ESQUISSE 1871\", confirming the connection to Carpeaux's work. The overall composition highlights the artistic theme and the graphic quality of this type of philatelic item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe well-defined First Day postmark attests to the official issue during the stamp's initial circulation. No other decorative elements, signatures, or additional illustrations are visible on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible envelope appears generally clean, with plastic protection; slight traces and reflections inherent to the packaging. The legibility of the stamp and postmark is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e JB Carpeaux (1827-1875) was a major 19th-century French sculptor, famous for his monumental works, including \"Le Triomphe de Flore,\" created for the Opéra Garnier in Paris. First Day Covers, such as this one, are produced in limited quantities for the official release of a stamp and are highly sought after for their commemorative postmark and specific illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast and careful shipping. Professional packaging to ensure safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC, JB Carpeaux stamp, Triomphe de Flore, French philately, official postmark, First Day Cover, commemorative stamp, illustrated envelope, 1985 issue, sculpture stamp, philately France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331594441031,"sku":"51601-982cd540-8d67-4ee8-af89-63437f773ba1-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_87902738-d0ce-4067-bc48-d7c2d7df2fd7.jpg?v=1783904228","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-jb-carpeaux-triomphe-de-flore-philatelie-cachet","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}