First Day Cover Uzès 1957 coat of arms illustration philately FDC

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Description

This First Day Cover (FDC) is dedicated to the city of Uzès in the Gard department. It features a colored illustration representing a historic building in Uzès, accompanied by the city's heraldic crest. The envelope bears the inscription "PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION N°186M" (First Day of Issue No. 186M), as well as "ENVELOPPE HISTORIQUE" (HISTORIC ENVELOPE) in red, confirming its philatelic and commemorative nature.

The design highlights the classical architecture of the building, with fine details in blue and yellow, and a stylized sky in the background. The placement of the coat of arms, surmounted by a crown, reinforces the official aspect of this issue. Two round postmarks "PREMIER JOUR UZÈS 27 AVRIL 57 UZÈS (GARD)" (FIRST DAY UZÈS APRIL 27 57 UZÈS (GARD)) are clearly visible and attest to the cancellation date, an essential element for philatelists.

The typewritten shipping address indicates: "Monsieur MESNET, 22 Rue des Fontaines, LE MANS, Sarthe". The envelope is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, which allows for a clear view of the overall condition of the front while ensuring its preservation.

The visible surface shows no tears or apparent chips; the print quality remains clear, both for the illustration and for the text and stamps. The typography and graphic style are typical of the 1950s, which corroborates the issue date readable on the postmarks.

This Uzès 1957 First Day Cover is a sought-after philatelic item illustrating French postal history and regional commemorative issues. Its graphics and original postal markings make it a representative piece of 1950s philately.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Well-preserved front, clear illustration and postmarks, envelope protected in plastic. The condition of the back is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? The tradition of First Day Covers became established in the early 20th century. In France, every new stamp issue gives rise to special postmarks applied only on the day of official release, making these envelopes valuable witnesses to postal and local history.

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