FDC , For the sport, 1983

Product detailed description

 Condition: found, rounded corners

Dimensions: 17,3 cm x 12 cm

First Day Cover (FDC) with "Für den Sport" (For Sport) motif from 1983, containing one stamp with special postmark from April 12, 1983 from Bonn (postal code 5300). FDCs are official envelopes issued on the occasion of the first day of validity of a new postage stamp, popular among philatelists. The "Für den Sport" motif suggests the stamp was issued to support sport or on the occasion of a significant sporting event. Bonn was the capital of West Germany in 1983. The date April 12, 1983 may be related to the launch of some sporting event or campaign to support sport. German postage stamps with sports themes have a long tradition and high quality. The special postmark increases the collectible value of the FDC. West Germany had a strong sports culture and issued stamps for significant sporting events. Rare memorabilia for FDC collectors, philatelists focused on sports, or enthusiasts of German postal history.