{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-marianne-cheffer-1969-paris-philatelie-timbres-france","title":"First Day Cover Marianne Cheffer 1969 Paris Philately Stamps France","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\u003eThis French Republic First Day Cover features the famous Marianne design, based on Cheffer, a classic of French philately. The envelope is illustrated with a large green and ochre visual depicting the profile of Marianne crowned with laurels, on a modern graphic background. The inscription \"LA RÉPUBLIQUE d'après Cheffer\" is clearly visible at the top of the illustration, accompanied by the mention \"ÉMISSION 1969\" in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo postage stamps are affixed to the envelope, one green (0.40 F) and the other red (0.40 F), both bearing the effigy of Marianne. They are cancelled by a perfectly legible round postmark, bearing the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION PARIS\" dated JAN. 4, 1969, which attests to the authenticity of this philatelic issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope bears the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION – FIRST DAY COVER\" at the bottom left, confirming its nature as a philatelic item intended for the official commemoration of the stamp's launch. A small handwritten box, visible on the front, indicates an old price or reference (\"1662 3F\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible surface of the envelope appears clean and well-preserved, protected by a transparent plastic sleeve. No apparent traces of tearing, staining, or major creasing are observable on the exposed face. The colors of the illustrations and stamps remain vibrant, which enhances the overall appearance for display or album storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style of this envelope and its stamps, as well as the typography, are characteristic of the late 1960s in France, a period marked by a visual renewal in official philatelic issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows good overall preservation, under a protective plastic sleeve. The postmarks and inscriptions are clear and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Marianne by Cheffer was one of the most widely used designs on French stamps from 1967. This effigy, drawn by the engraver Henri Cheffer, embodies the Republic and was chosen to symbolize the modernity and continuity of French values on many postal items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging ensured by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and postal items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC France, Marianne Cheffer, Paris postage stamp, French philately, 1969 issue, first day cover, commemorative letter, special cancellation, Marianne stamp, France stamp, French philately\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54326002549063,"sku":"51443-024cf17d-abed-4c2b-bbd7-48aed4edab8a-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_d2c65639-8e97-4db1-8976-a05291b3dd23.jpg?v=1783783138","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-marianne-cheffer-1969-paris-philatelie-timbres-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}