First Day Cover Madame de Staël 1960, illustrated envelope Corinne, Paris FDC

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Description

This First Day Cover, visible in the photo, is a philatelic document dated October 22, 1960, issued in Paris to commemorate Madame de Staël. The presented side of the envelope features a polychrome illustration depicting a literary scene titled "Corinne at Cape Miseno," inspired by Madame de Staël's work, with several characters in period attire, in shades of green, ochre, brown, and yellow.

The franked stamp in the upper right corner features a female portrait of Madame de Staël, with the inscription "0.30". Two round "PREMIER JOUR MADAME DE STAËL 22.OCT.60 PARIS" postmarks are clearly visible, attesting to the First Day Cover (FDC) cancellation. The blue typographical inscriptions "PREMIER JOUR D'ÉMISSION HISTORIQUE" (HISTORICAL FIRST DAY OF ISSUE) and "F.D.C. N° 263" are also printed in the upper right corner of the envelope.

The entire item is presented in a transparent protective sleeve. The central design is enhanced with meticulous details, highlighting the literary scene and the historical significance of this document. Only one side of the envelope is visible in the photo, with no view of the back or interior.

The printing quality of the illustration, the sharpness of the postmarks, and the legibility of the inscriptions attest to the care taken with this philatelic mail. A small numbered box "105" appears in the lower right, without any other apparent mention. The official postmark and period typography give this envelope a particular appeal for enthusiasts of thematic philately and literary history.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The envelope is protected in a plastic sleeve. Some traces or signs of wear may be present, particularly reflections or creases visible on the protection, but no significant defects are observable on the presented side.

Did you know? Madame de Staël (Anne Louise Germaine de Staël-Holstein, 1766-1817) was a major figure in European literature and intellectual life in the early 19th century. Her novel "Corinne, or Italy" (1807), which inspired the illustration on this envelope, marked literary history with its analysis of emotions and its representation of travel in Italy.

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