{"product_id":"enveloppe-premier-jour-verdun-1966-philatelie-timbre-commemoratif-fdc","title":"First Day Cover Verdun 1966 philately commemorative 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\u003eIllustrated First Day Cover, known as \"FDC,\" issued on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Verdun (1916-1966). The visible side features a postal stamp dated May 28, 1966, from Verdun, accompanied by the inscription \"Premier jour d'émission\" (First Day of Issue) in a red box at the top left. The envelope bears a blue commemorative stamp, adorned with a stylized representation of the Verdun memorial and a symbolic wave. To the right of the stamp, a round \"VERDUN\" postmark specifies the date and time of the special cancellation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA printed black ink drawing evokes the memory of the battle, with the inscription \"VERDUN 1916-1966 50e Anniversaire\" (VERDUN 1916-1966 50th Anniversary) and a silhouette leaning before a monument. At the bottom right, the publisher's address \"SCOTEM, 5 Rue Lamartine, PARIS IXe\" is clearly legible. This envelope is inserted into a transparent plastic protective sleeve, ensuring good preservation of the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dominant colors are the off-white of the paper, the blue of the stamp, and the black of the prints. The inscriptions and illustrations are crisp, with no apparent smudges. The envelope has a classic rectangular cut, without a window or additional embellishments on the visible side. No major defects are visible on this side, apart from some reflections related to the plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall item is clearly legible, with a marked contrast between the printed areas and the background. The typography used for official inscriptions and the address is sober and administrative in style, typical of First Day Covers from the 1960s. This envelope illustrates a key event in French history and is part of the philatelic tradition of national postal commemorations.\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 shows no significant signs of wear, nor any apparent stains, tears, or creases. The inscriptions remain perfectly legible. The envelope is kept in a plastic sleeve for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Premier Jour d'émission\" (FDC) postmark certifies that the envelope was cancelled on the very day the stamp was officially released, making it a prized medium for documenting major dates in postal history. SCOTEM, a Parisian publisher, produced numerous illustrated FDCs for major French commemorations in the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in correspondence items and philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Verdun, commemorative stamp, philatelic cover, 1916-1966, postal cancellation, special issue, first day cancellation, illustrated envelope, France stamp, Scotem Paris, Verdun stamp, first day cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54320428024135,"sku":"51282-d7200c81-8ff8-497d-80d5-af65f2a572a6-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_94f930ff-6a2e-4dcc-92d4-9eb8712a5939.jpg?v=1783673845","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/enveloppe-premier-jour-verdun-1966-philatelie-timbre-commemoratif-fdc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}