First Day Cover Ski Chamonix 1962 sports philately FDC stamp France

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Description

Illustrated "First Day Cover" (FDC) dedicated to skiing, issued for the 1962 Chamonix World Ski Championships. The front features a colorful drawing of a skier in full descent, bib number 15, passing red slalom gates against a mountain backdrop. The illustration, with dominant blue, red, and black colors, highlights the dynamism of the sport and the winter atmosphere of the competition.

At the top of the envelope is the inscription "PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION" (FIRST DAY OF ISSUE), followed by "HISTORIQUE" (HISTORICAL) and the number 405. The postal stamp is clearly visible, postmarked in Chamonix on February 10, 1962, certifying its issue on the same day as the stamp's release. To the left, the text "CHAMPIONNAT DU MONDE DE SKI — CHAMONIX 1962" (WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS — CHAMONIX 1962) is printed, reinforcing the commemorative nature of this envelope.

A French postage stamp is affixed in the upper right corner, accompanied by a First Day cancellation. The stamp shows a portrait, but the precise details of the subject are not perfectly legible in this image. The entire piece is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, visible in the photo, which preserves the envelope's condition.

The overall presentation of the item is neat, with no visible creases or tears on the front. The envelope appears flat, with sharp corners and well-preserved impressions. A small square bearing the inscription "10F" is affixed to the sleeve, likely referring to a price or internal rating.

This type of First Day Cover (FDC) is valued for its philatelic worth and thematic interest, here centered around winter sports and alpine skiing, with an illustration typical of the early 1960s.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side is in good condition, protected in a plastic sleeve. No tears, creases, or significant stains are observable on the illustrated part. The condition of the back and interior is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? First Day Covers (FDC) are issued to mark the official release of a stamp. They bear the postmark of the day and place of the first issue, which gives them particular interest for postal history and thematic philately. The 1962 Chamonix World Ski Championships was a significant winter sports event, bringing together the best international skiers in France.

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