{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-renoir-1968-timbre-france-fdc-philatelie-portrait","title":"First Day Cover Renoir 1968 stamp France FDC philately portrait","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\" envelope features a color illustration based on a work by Auguste Renoir, the famous French Impressionist painter. The visible side shows both a reproduction of the painting and a matching stamp, both depicting a female portrait characteristic of Renoir's style, with a palette of soft tones and a hazy treatment of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left side of the envelope is a large reproduction of the painting, framed with a decorative border, accompanied by the inscription \"Renoir\" and the title \"Tête de modèle\" (Head of a Model) written at the bottom left. Below, there are the mentions \"Premier Jour d’émission\" (First Day of Issue) and \"First Day Cover\", attesting to the philatelic nature of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamp affixed on the right features the same portrait, with the inscription \"République Française\" (French Republic) at the top, \"Auguste Renoir\" at the bottom, and a face value of 1.20 F. The envelope bears a round postmark dated November 9, 1968, in Paris, with the inscription \"Auguste Renoir - Premier Jour\" (Auguste Renoir - First Day). This First Day postmark certifies the authenticity of the stamp's issue on that specific date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire item is presented in a transparent plastic sleeve, which protects the envelope. A small handwritten insert indicates \"20F\". The colors of the stamp and the illustration are well preserved, with shades of blue, beige, and yellow, typical of Renoir's Impressionist palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible surface shows no apparent signs of wear, although the plastic sleeve may cause some reflections in the photo. All inscriptions and artistic details are clearly legible on the front.\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 of the envelope appears in good general condition, protected by a plastic sleeve. No major defects are observable on the visible area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day Covers (FDC) are issued on the occasion of the official circulation of a new stamp. This type of philatelic product is highly sought after for the combination of a dated postmark, a new stamp, and a commemorative illustration, often related to the theme of the issued stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping with tracking. Professional seller, expertise, and quality service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC France, Renoir stamp, philatelic postmark, First Day Cover, impressionist portrait, philately France, artistic envelope, 1968 issue, French stamp, Auguste Renoir, illustrated letter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331502330183,"sku":"51593-c6b83922-a8d1-4f4c-8963-4c98c2eab9d9-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_1fa3d496-34ac-4809-8497-8ede7ebddce9.jpg?v=1783899430","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-renoir-1968-timbre-france-fdc-philatelie-portrait","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}