1965 Année de la Coopération Internationale – Niger First Day Cover | Limited Edition
This striking 1965 First Day Cover from the Republic of Niger celebrates the International Co-operation Year with a bold red, black, and gold graphic design incorporating the UN emblem and symbols of progress. Numbered as part of a limited printing of 5,000, it is a scarce and visually powerful addition to any African or UN-themed collection.
Key Points:
- Country: Republic of Niger
- Date of Issue: October 24, 1965
- City of Cancellation: Niamey
- Stamp Value: 50F (airmail)
- Theme: Année de la Coopération Internationale 1965
- Historical or Cultural Relevance: Reflects Niger’s participation in the UN-designated International Co-operation Year shortly after independence, emphasizing development, education, and global partnership
- Estimated Market Value: $12–$25 USD, depending on condition and demand
Product Overview:
The Niger 1965 First Day Cover features a large, colorful cachet with stylized human figures, gears, books, and the UN emblem, paired with a matching airmail stamp.
Design Elements:
- Prominent red-and-black illustrated cachet showing figures with wheat, books, gears, and the UN globe
- Single 50F airmail stamp with similar symbolic design
- Two large circular “Premier Jour” postmarks from Niamey dated 24 Oct. 65
- Text “Année de la Coopération Internationale 1965” and “Tirage limité (numéroté de 1 à 5.000)”
Appeal to Collectors: This cover appeals to collectors of African philately, United Nations issues, and bold mid-1960s graphic postal art from newly independent nations.
Historical Context:
Issued on United Nations Day 1965, this cover marks Niger’s contribution to the global observance of International Co-operation Year. The imagery highlights themes of education, agriculture, and industry in the context of international solidarity.
Collectible Value:
Typical Market Value or Rarity: As a numbered limited edition with attractive graphics, these Niger covers are scarcer than many contemporaries and typically valued at $12–$25 in good condition.
Who Would Be Interested:
- African and Sahel region postal history collectors
- United Nations International Year specialists
- Enthusiasts of symbolic graphic design on First Day Covers
Unexpected or Notable Details:
The cover is explicitly numbered (here Nº 02999), indicating it belongs to a strictly limited printing run of only 5,000 examples, adding significant collectible appeal.
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