{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-nantes-1963-bon-de-nantes-illustration-histoire-france","title":"First Day Cover Nantes 1963 Voucher from Nantes illustration history 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 First Day Cover features a colorful illustration depicting a historical scene titled \"Bon de Nantes.\" The image shows a figure in period attire, likely a dignitary or a king, receiving a document in front of several witnesses. The graphic style, typical of French philatelic productions from the mid-20th century, is distinguished by its bold colors and meticulous details. The gold border and the text \"LES GRANDS FAITS DE L'HISTOIRE DE FRANCE\" (The Great Deeds of French History) emphasize the commemorative nature of this issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right corner, there is a clear black round stamp, postmarked in Nantes and dated June 8, 1963, confirming the authenticity of the \"First Day of Issue.\" The bilingual mention \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION \/ FIRST DAY COVER\" is also printed in blue in the lower left, along with a blue \"FIRST DAY COVER\" stamp with the FDC logo on the upper right part of the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is protected under transparent plastic in the photo, which allows for distinguishing its smooth surface and overall state of preservation. A handwritten label \"125\" is visible in the lower right. The stamp and illustration are intact and well-centered, with no apparent tears or stains on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual highlights a philatelic theme related to French history, ideal for research on commemorative envelopes, First Day stamps, or philatelic souvenirs from Nantes. The illustrated scene and the postmark give this envelope both an educational and decorative dimension, typical of special French issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main inscriptions are: \"BON DE NANTES,\" \"LES GRANDS FAITS DE L'HISTOIRE DE FRANCE,\" and \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION \/ FIRST DAY COVER.\" The postmark date (June 8, 1963) enhances the historical interest of this piece for thematic French philately.\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, with no apparent major defects. Protected by plastic in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day Covers (FDCs) are issued to mark the official release of a new stamp. In France, these special envelopes are often adorned with commemorative illustrations and a postal cancellation applied in the city related to the event, in this case Nantes, making them valuable testimonies to the country's postal and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller, guaranteeing secure delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day cover, FDC, First Day Cover, Bon de Nantes, history of France, commemorative stamp, philately France, Nantes 1963, illustrated envelope, special issue, illustrated letter, French stamp cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325988262215,"sku":"51442-ef68899b-69b7-4d42-a53d-8f0bf1449095-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_9a5ec7fb-e147-449f-a9d1-cb02f122b2fe.jpg?v=1783782536","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-nantes-1963-bon-de-nantes-illustration-histoire-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}