First Day Cover Marianne 1979 stamp France philately FDC

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Description

This philatelic First Day Cover, visible in a transparent plastic sleeve, features a neat illustration of Marianne de Beaujard’s profile, a classic emblem of the French Republic. The artistic illustration occupies the left side of the envelope, with a visible signature "Beaujard 1979", confirming the year of issue. The heading "Nouveaux tarifs postaux" (New postal rates) is printed at the top left, indicating a context of changing postal rates at that time.

The stamp affixed to the upper right, brown-red in color, bears the inscription "FRANCE" and repeats the Marianne motif. Two circular postmarks "SERVICE PHILATÉLIQUE DES POSTES - 61-63 RUE DE DOUAI - 75635 PARIS CEDEX 09" are affixed, dated March 1, 1979. These marks attest to its "Premier Jour d’émission" (First Day Cover) status, a mention also printed at the bottom left of the visible side. A handwritten "25F" label is present on the sleeve, likely for a contemporary pricing reference or internal annotation.

The envelope is published by "Editions J.F. Courboin" (mention in the left margin), information observable on this side. The general presentation is clean, with the envelope appearing protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, which preserves the visual condition of the item. No traces of writing, folding, or alteration are visible on the exposed part.

The graphic composition highlights shades of brown, beige, and pink for the illustration, contrasting with the brown-red stamp and black postmarks. The artistic style and typography clearly evoke the late 1970s, a period confirmed by the postmark date.

The mentions "PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION" and "FIRST DAY COVER" enhance the philatelic interest of this envelope, typical of items sought after for their commemorative cachet and period illustration. Only the front side is visible in the image, without the possibility of describing the back or interior.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible envelope appears clean and neat, protected in a plastic sleeve. No apparent defects on the front side; no alteration or handwritten inscriptions on the envelope itself.

Did you know? Marianne, the allegorical figure of the French Republic, has adorned common stamps since 1944. The model illustrated here, by Beaujard, marked French philately with its modern design and its use during significant tariff changes in the late 1970s.

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