{"product_id":"lettre-fdc-premier-jour-saint-etienne-musee-d-art-et-d-industrie-philatelie","title":"FDC First Day Cover Saint-Étienne Museum of Art and Industry Philately","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated First Day Cover (FDC) dedicated to the Museum of Art and Industry in Saint-Étienne, as visible on the front. The envelope features a detailed illustration representing the museum's facade, accompanied by flags and symbolic elements, in a composition typical of French commemorative philatelic issues. The dominant colors are blue, red, and black, applied on an off-white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right, the official stamp issued by the French Republic reproduces the museum's visual. It bears a First Day postmark \"SAINT-ÉTIENNE \/ PREMIER JOUR \/ 23-4-77 \/ LOIRE\", perfectly legible on the visible side. The inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D’ÉMISSION HISTORIQUE\" (HISTORICAL FIRST DAY OF ISSUE) as well as the mention \"F.D.C.\" are printed in blue on the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left side, the text \"MUSÉE D’ART ET D’INDUSTRIE DE SAINT-ÉTIENNE\" (MUSEUM OF ART AND INDUSTRY OF SAINT-ÉTIENNE) is visible in capital letters, along with a light blue circular logo in the upper left. The entire item is presented in a transparent protective plastic sleeve. No handwritten inscriptions or personal annotations are visible on the front, apart from a small tag indicating \"10F\" in the lower right, probably an old price indication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the envelope, well-protected by the sleeve, appears clean, with no tears or major signs of wear visible on the front. The illustration and postmarks are crisp, allowing for a good appreciation of the graphic and philatelic details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The front of the envelope, visible in the photo, shows no major apparent defects. The plastic sleeve effectively protects the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day Cover, FDC Saint-Étienne, Museum of Art and Industry stamp, French philately, commemorative letter, First Day Cover, 1977 postmark, Saint-Étienne museum, illustrated envelope, philately, cover France, historical stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331328430407,"sku":"51579-2a3260cb-dcdf-4b16-88e9-ce66471885cb-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_5e8d5675-2460-4ccc-ad67-a59da0e4859f.jpg?v=1783891029","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-fdc-premier-jour-saint-etienne-musee-d-art-et-d-industrie-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}