{"product_id":"1969-cuba-world-fencing-championships-ramon-fonst-souvenir-cover-havana","title":"1969 Cuba World Fencing Championships Ramón Fonst Souvenir Cover – Havana","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Cuban philatelic souvenir cover commemorating the 1969 World Fencing Championships held in Havana, Cuba.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large illustrated cover features a fencing scene with the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“Campeonato Mundial de Esgrima – La Habana – Octubre 2 al 13, 1969.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted at upper right is the commemorative \u003cstrong\u003eRamón Fonst souvenir sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e, honoring the celebrated Cuban fencer and Olympic champion of 1900 and 1904. The sheet incorporates the 50-centavo World Fencing Championships stamp and bears a special \u003cstrong\u003eHavana October 2, 1969 commemorative cancellation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamón Fonst was one of Cuba's most important early athletes and an internationally significant figure in fencing history. His Olympic victories made him one of the pioneering Olympic champions from Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive crossover collectible combining \u003cstrong\u003eCuban philately, Olympic history, fencing memorabilia and Cuban sports history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with visible age-related toning, foxing, spotting and storage marks to the envelope, including staining around the souvenir sheet and on the reverse. The souvenir sheet, stamp, illustrations and commemorative cancellation remain clearly visible. The envelope is unaddressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for exact condition. The item pictured is the exact example offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":".","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50526338941171,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/0675\/4803\/files\/1969SobredelprimerdiaRamonFontsdetalle.jpg?v=1787593274","url":"https:\/\/collexcion.com\/products\/1969-cuba-world-fencing-championships-ramon-fonst-souvenir-cover-havana","provider":"Collexcion ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}