First Day Cover Paris Sabine J.L. David France stamps philately

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Description

This First Day Cover, visible in a protective sleeve, is dedicated to the theme of French philately and features an illustration taken from a work by J.L. David, titled "Sabine" (detail). The central image, in warm colors, presents a neoclassical scene typical of Jacques-Louis David's work, reproduced on a beautifully crafted card insert with a golden frame.

On the lower left part of the envelope, there is the mention "PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION" (FIRST DAY OF ISSUE) indicating that it is a commemorative item issued on the occasion of the official release of a series of stamps. Three French postage stamps are affixed to the right, each adorned with a classic female portrait, with distinct face values (visible: 40c, 30c, 20c, in violet, brown, and grey hues).

The envelope features two round "PREMIER JOUR – PARIS" (FIRST DAY – PARIS) postmarks dated January 18, mentioning "SABINE," confirming the concordance between the illustration and the theme of the stamps. The whole is protected by a transparent plastic packaging, ensuring the preservation of the item's visual condition.

Visible inscriptions include "MODÈLE DÉPOSÉ EXCLUSIVITÉ D.A.P." (REGISTERED DESIGN D.A.P. EXCLUSIVE), "DOCUMENTATION MUSÉES NATIONAUX" (NATIONAL MUSEUMS DOCUMENTATION), and "J.L. DAVID (Détail)" (J.L. DAVID (Detail)), attesting to the official collaboration with a museum institution and a regulated edition.

This type of philatelic envelope, also known as FDC (First Day Cover), is a preferred medium for stamp enthusiasts wishing to keep a souvenir of the first day of issue cancellation of a series related to art or national history.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The envelope is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve. The image shows very good general preservation, with no apparent defects on the visible side.

Did you know? First Day Covers are issued when a stamp is officially put into circulation for the first time. The "Sabine" series was designed by engraver Pierre Gandon and used in France starting in 1977, marking an emblematic period of French philately thanks to the finesse of its portraits inspired by Antiquity.

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