{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-st-brieuc-1972-timbre-0-50-f-federation-philatelique","title":"First Day Cover St-Brieuc 1972 stamp 0.50 F Philatelic Federation","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\u003eVisible First Day Cover, illustrated with a 0.50 F red stamp issued by the French Republic. The stamp bears the inscription \"Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques Françaises\" (Federation of French Philatelic Societies) and depicts an urban landscape with recognizable buildings, typical of commemorative philatelic issues. The clear circular cancellation reads \"22 ST-BRIEUC 20-5-1972\", indicating a date of 1972, which clearly identifies the period of issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Premier Jour d’émission\" (First Day of Issue) postmark is affixed in the upper left, confirming the philatelic nature of this FDC (First Day Cover). On the right side, a printed grey illustration depicts the regional theme of Saint-Brieuc, with graphic elements evoking the Breton countryside and local heritage, typical of French commemorative envelopes from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower right, the manufacturer SCOTEM appears with the address \"25, Rue… Paris\", indicating specialized French production. The envelope is protected in a plastic sleeve, ensuring the preservation of its visual condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dominant colors are the off-white of the paper, the red of the stamp, and the black and grey imprints of the postmark and illustration. No major defects are visible on the exposed side: the paper appears well-preserved, with no apparent stains or creases, and the protective sleeve gives the whole a glossy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe item displays all the desired attributes for a First Day philatelic cover, combining stamp, dated postmark, thematic illustration, and manufacturer's mark. This piece is a classic example of a French commemorative issue from the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Visible side in very good condition, no notable defects. Protected in a transparent plastic sleeve.\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 release of a stamp. They are cancelled with a postmark from that day and often illustrated with a motif related to the stamp or the region concerned. SCOTEM was one of the main French publishers of philatelic covers in the 1960s-1980s.\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 specializing in philatelic items and antique correspondence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day Cover, FDC France, St-Brieuc stamp, French philately, 1972 postmark, Federation Societes Philatéliques, SCOTEM Paris, commemorative letter, French First Day Cover, illustrated envelope, philately cover, Brittany regional stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54321900978503,"sku":"51297-05ebef73-f34f-4037-af85-e9f2c906dd8e-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_17f727d3-7a43-4218-8297-49e95d3a7401.jpg?v=1783682847","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-st-brieuc-1972-timbre-0-50-f-federation-philatelique","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}