{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-vercingetorix-alesia-1966-centenaire-philatelie","title":"First Day Cover Vercingetorix Alesia 1966 Philatelic Centenary","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 First Day Cover, dedicated to Vercingetorix surrendering to Caesar at Alesia, features a polychrome historical illustration depicting the surrender of the Gallic chieftain to Roman troops. The image is framed, with vibrant colors and detailed lines, typical of French commemorative issues from the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side features two legible round postmarks, dated November 5 and 6, 1966, bearing the inscription \"IIe Centenaire d’Alésia - Les Laumes Visitées\" (2nd Centenary of Alesia - Les Laumes Visited). These special cancellations highlight the commemorative aspect of this philatelic cover, issued on the occasion of the bicentenary of Alesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper corner indicates \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION\" (FIRST DAY OF ISSUE) as well as the reference \"N° 1548 HISTORIQUE F.D.C.\", specifying the inscription and typology. The bottom of the illustration bears the caption \"VERCINGETORIX se livre à CESAR à Alésia\" (VERCINGETORIX surrenders to CAESAR at Alesia), accompanied by the official First Day postmark in red on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the envelope, visible under a protective plastic film, shows a shiny and smooth appearance, with no notable marks of wear or deterioration on the shown side. A small white rectangle with the handwritten inscription \"10F\" is visible at the bottom right, probably an old price indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, it evokes a piece of French philately, sought after for its historical illustration and the quality of its First Day postmarks. The main colors are white, blue, red, and brown, with a meticulous layout characteristic of official commemorative issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side appears in very good condition, protected under plastic film, with no major apparent defects on the photographed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Alesia First Day issue in 1966 celebrates the bicentenary of the famous Battle of Alesia, a decisive event in the Gallic Wars where Vercingetorix, chief of the Arverni, surrendered to Julius Caesar. First Day Covers are prized for their postmarks dated on the stamp's circulation day, often accompanied by thematic illustrations specific to the commemorated event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be handled with care, professionally packaged, and shipped quickly by an experienced seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: stamped envelope, First Day of Issue, FDC France, philatelic postmark, Vercingetorix Caesar, Alesia 1966, bicentenary Alesia, historical stamp, commemorative envelope, philately France, First Day Cover, illustrated envelope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331896463687,"sku":"51617-e9bee2da-a9ed-49f8-9110-c0847bcb1311-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_ece85f51-31b3-4c68-972c-534d2fa10ea0.jpg?v=1783913828","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-vercingetorix-alesia-1966-centenaire-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}