{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-pierre-fauchard-paris-philatelie-illustration-couleur","title":"First Day Cover Pierre Fauchard Paris philately color illustration","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 an illustrated portrait of Pierre Fauchard, a historical figure in dental medicine. On the visible side, the envelope shows a polychrome, engraving-style illustration, with brown, gray, red, and beige tones, depicting a bust of Pierre Fauchard in front of a library. The print is clear and neat, highlighted by a black border around the portrait and a legend printed at the bottom of the illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper part of the envelope has several lines printed in red, including a mention relating to the stamp's issue and the First Day date. Two round postmarks are affixed to the front, bearing the words \"PREMIER JOUR\" (FIRST DAY) as well as the date \"17 MAI 1961\" (MAY 17, 1961) and the location \"PARIS\". These elements confirm that it is an official First Day philatelic document, sought after by philatelists and postal history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, which preserves the surface condition and limits external marks. No postage stamp is clearly visible in the photographed area, but the First Day postmarks are present. The overall presentation is neat, with a balanced layout and period typography. The inscription \"Pierre FAUCHARD Père de la chirurgie dentaire 1678-1761\" (Pierre FAUCHARD Father of dental surgery 1678-1761) is legible below the portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photo shows only the front of the envelope, with no indication of the interior contents or the back. The visible surface shows no major defects (no chips or apparent creases), although the sleeve may cause some reflections. The background of the photo is a light wood-colored table.\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 is in good apparent condition, with no tearing or significant creasing. Reflections are present on the protective sleeve, but no visible structural defect on the envelope itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Pierre Fauchard (1678-1761) is considered the founder of modern dental surgery. His major work, \"Le Chirurgien Dentiste\" (The Surgeon Dentist), published in 1728, revolutionized dental practice in Europe and had a lasting influence on the evolution of the profession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging, fast and tracked shipping. Professional seller specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC, Pierre Fauchard, Paris 1961, stamp illustration, philately France, postmark, illustrated mail, commemorative stamp, First Day Cover, illustrated envelope, philately France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331453931847,"sku":"51588-8b21e94e-7aa9-48eb-a099-9108b84dffcf-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_3fe10859-08cb-445d-bb7e-6f59864365ac.jpg?v=1783896428","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-pierre-fauchard-paris-philatelie-illustration-couleur","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}