First Day Cover Saut du Doubs Villers-le-Lac philately stamp FDC

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Description

This illustrated envelope shown in the photo is a First Day Cover (FDC) dedicated to the "Saut du Doubs", an emblematic waterfall located on the Franco-Swiss border, in the Doubs department. The front of the envelope features a large color illustration depicting the natural site of Saut du Doubs, framed by a golden border. The title "SAUT DU DOUBS" is inscribed in capital letters below the image, while the mention "Cliché NIS Paris" appears at the bottom right of the illustration.

At the bottom left, the inscriptions "PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION" and "FIRST DAY COVER" are clearly visible, confirming the philatelic status of the cover. The envelope is franked with a matching postage stamp on the same theme, affixed in the lower right corner. The stamp also depicts the Saut du Doubs, in shades of blue, and bears inscriptions in French.

Two circular First Day postmarks are affixed to the front, both dated September 25, 1965, and bearing the inscription "LE SAUT DU DOUBS PREMIER JOUR VILLERS-LE-LAC". These specific cancellations enhance the philatelic interest of the mailing, attesting to its validity as an official First Day Cover.

The envelope is preserved in a transparent plastic sleeve. The visible surface shows some reflections and creases due to the protection, but the printing and postmarks remain perfectly legible. A small square of paper bearing the handwritten inscription "10F" is affixed to the sleeve, without altering the envelope itself.

The back and interior of the envelope are not visible in the provided photo. No other elements are observable in the image.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The envelope is kept in a plastic sleeve, which protects its illustration and cancellations, but creases and reflections are visible on the protection. The inscriptions, image, and postmarks remain clear and well-contrasted on the visible side.

Did you know? The Saut du Doubs is a 27-meter high waterfall located in the Jura massif. First Day Covers (FDCs) are sought after by philatelists because they commemorate the official release of a stamp, with a special postmark dated on the day of issue.

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