{"product_id":"lettre-premier-jour-henri-iv-edit-de-nantes-enveloppe-philatelie-fdc","title":"First day cover Henry IV Edict of Nantes philately 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 (FDC), visible under a transparent protective sleeve. On the front, a color illustration depicts Henry IV surrounded by several figures during the signing of the Edict of Nantes, a historical scene marked by numerous expressive details. The printing features blue-gray, ocher, beige, and brown hues, typical of French philatelic issues with historical themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top left, the inscription \"PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION\" (FIRST DAY OF ISSUE) is clearly legible, followed by an issue number \"No 698\" and the inscription \"HISTORIQUE - F.F.C.\" The bottom left corner indicates \"HENRI IV Signature de l’Édit de Nantes\" (HENRY IV Signing of the Edict of Nantes) accompanied by a reproduction of a handwritten signature and a printed commemorative stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the cover features a franked postage stamp, canceled with a round postmark \"PREMIER JOUR 13 AVRIL 1958 HENRI IV ÉDIT DE NANTES 44-NANTES\" (FIRST DAY APRIL 13, 1958 HENRY IV EDICT OF NANTES 44-NANTES), certifying the authenticity of the first-day issue. The envelope appears to be in good condition, the colors remain vibrant, and the overall presentation is clean, protected by a transparent plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small insert in the center-right bears the handwritten or printed inscription \"12F,\" likely an old price tag or internal reference. No other text or graphic elements are visible on the unexposed areas of the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of philatelic item is sought after for its documentary and commemorative value, illustrating a key event in French history through carefully crafted graphic work and a postmark specific to the issue date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Envelope visibly clean and well-preserved under plastic protection. Colors and prints appear intact, with no major defects observable on the presented face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Edict of Nantes was signed by Henry IV in 1598, ending the Wars of Religion in France by granting rights to Protestants. First-day covers are issued to commemorate such historical events, with the cancellation date corresponding to the precise day the stamp was put into circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are ensured by a specialized professional seller. Your purchase benefits from rigorous processing to guarantee the security of the shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC France, philately letter, Henry IV, Edict of Nantes, commemorative postmark, historical stamp, first day of issue, philatelic issue, philately, franked letter, Nantes 1958\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324054425927,"sku":"51375-db29009b-12c4-42ef-82b1-6ad607759c13-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_87628efd-5b9a-46d2-9c69-0982b9a23930.jpg?v=1783729646","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lettre-premier-jour-henri-iv-edit-de-nantes-enveloppe-philatelie-fdc","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}