{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-saut-du-doubs-villers-le-lac-philatelie-timbre-fdc","title":"First Day Cover Saut du Doubs Villers-le-Lac philately stamp FDC","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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe back and interior of the envelope are not visible in the provided photo. No other elements are observable in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from rigorous tracking for an optimal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: illustrated envelope, FDC, first day cover, Saut du Doubs stamp, Villers-le-Lac, French philately, First Day postmark, obliteration 1965, stamped postcard, Saut du Doubs stamp, French cover, commemorative envelope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54327440081223,"sku":"51472-51544f90-a4ed-4300-ad4d-4fd9155068d3-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_fd2ca7c4-28bd-41fc-974f-c16df1738e8b.jpg?v=1783800534","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-saut-du-doubs-villers-le-lac-philatelie-timbre-fdc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}