{"product_id":"timbre-journee-du-timbre-1991-oblitere-1er-jour-bloc-la-poste-philatelie","title":"Postage Stamp Day 1991 First Day Canceled, La Poste block, philately","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 philatelic letter, featuring a vertical block of five French stamps issued for Stamp Day 1991. Each stamp displays a stylized illustration in vivid colors depicting a mail sorting scene, predominantly in blue, red, and yellow, with the inscription \"JOURNÉE DU TIMBRE 1991\". The stamps bear the face value \"2.50 + 0.60\" and are aligned on the left side of the support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the lower right part of the document is a color printed illustration of a mail sorting scene, signed \"H. Lavergne\". A postal worker is depicted handling mail in front of a sorting machine, against a background of typical postal furniture in orange, grey, and white hues. Below the illustration, it reads \"Le Tri Postal\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole is presented on a white card support, with the heading \"1er JOUR D'ÉMISSION JOURNÉE DU TIMBRE 1991\" printed in blue. The stamps are canceled with a legible black round postmark, bearing the inscription \"JOURNÉE DU TIMBRE 16 MARS 1991 LA CIOTAT\", which confirms first day of issue usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bottom left, there is the handwritten inscription \"le tri postal\" as well as the \"LA POSTE\" logo on a yellow background. The support shows no other visible text or pattern on the back or other sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of philatelic document, called \"first day cover\" or \"FDC\", is prized for its period illustration and official commemorative postmark, both clearly visible on the presented face.\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 presents a clean surface, without major folds or apparent tears. The corners are crisp, the color of the stamps and the illustration remains vibrant. The cancellations are well-marked and legible. Some slight traces or spots may be observed on the support, without impacting readability or general presentation. No other notable defects visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Stamp Day is an annual event celebrated in France since 1937, aimed at promoting philately and highlighting postal heritage. The 1991 edition illustrates mechanized mail sorting, a major evolution in mail processing in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging. You benefit from a professional service specialized in philatelic and postal items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC, France stamp 1991, La Poste, Journée du Timbre, canceled stamp block, commemorative stamp, French philately, first day postmark, La Ciotat, philatelic cover, French stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54275820585287,"sku":"EBAY-315444205524","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_b1df3fb8-2d0e-481e-a388-dd7775b6a059.jpg?v=1783012074","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/timbre-journee-du-timbre-1991-oblitere-1er-jour-bloc-la-poste-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}