Leaflet CEF 125th anniversary Red Cross stamp France canceled

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Description

This CEF philatelic souvenir sheet commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Red Cross. It is a collector's document published by the CEF, featuring a central illustration of a stylized bouquet of red crosses, held by a wide blue ribbon, against a beige to brown gradient background. The whole is framed by a golden filigree, typical of commemorative sheets published for major occasions.

The sheet presents, on the right side, an explanatory text detailing the history and humanitarian action of the Red Cross, as well as the origin of the organization. This text is printed in black on a white background, with the title "125th anniversary of the Red Cross" at the top, centered and in bold characters.

At the bottom right of the sheet is a French 2.20 franc postage stamp, illustrated with the Red Cross logo and a portrait of Henry Dunant. The stamp is canceled with a red postmark "Croix-Rouge Française 93 Le Bourget", attesting to its philatelic authenticity. Next to the stamp, the mention "125th Anniversary of the Red Cross" is visible, reinforcing the commemorative value of the whole.

The sheet is perforated on the left margin, typical of CEF presentations, facilitating its storage in a philatelic binder. In the lower margin, the print number "7201" and information on the limited edition are visible, confirming the restricted edition specific to CEF sheets.

This sheet is distinguished by the quality of its printing, the clarity of its colors and the presence of all the visual elements characteristic of CEF issues: symbolic central illustration, historical text, canceled stamp and official mentions.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The sheet has a clean visual appearance, with no apparent major defects on the visible side. The colors are fresh, the printing clear, the stamp and postmark well marked. Slight traces of handling possible on the margin, consistent with an item that has been handled with care.

Did you know? The first French Red Cross stamp was issued in 1914 and, every year, La Poste française offers a special issue to support the humanitarian actions of the organization. Henry Dunant, a central figure of the Red Cross, received the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.

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