CEF 125th Anniversary Red Cross sheet stamp France philately

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet is dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the Red Cross. It features a graphic composition highlighting a stylized bouquet of red crosses, tied by a wide blue ribbon, on a background that gradually changes from beige to light brown. This composition occupies the left side of the sheet, while an explanatory text occupies the right side, tracing the history of the Red Cross and its founder, Henry Dunant. This commemorative sheet is published by CEF (Covers Événementielles de France), as indicated in the margin.

In the lower right corner, a French postage stamp "125th anniversary of the Red Cross" (2.20 F) is affixed, accompanied by an illustrated postmark depicting a portrait (probably Henry Dunant, given the theme and graphic style) and the mention "CROIX-ROUGE FRANÇAISE – 02 LE BOURGET".

The sheet has a rectangular format, inserted into a transparent plastic sleeve (visible in the photo), typical of CEF productions for philately. The presentation is neat, with white margins and the numbering "7203" in the lower left. On the edge, there are the publication details, the CEF catalog reference, and an indication of a limited edition.

The text, perfectly legible, details the origin of the Red Cross, its international expansion, and its humanitarian role. The graphic part, with its red crosses and blue ribbon, offers a strong symbolic illustration, immediately recognizable by collectors of stamps and commemorative philatelic documents.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side of the sheet appears to be in good overall condition, with no apparent folds or tears. The colors are well preserved, and the stamp and postmark are clear. Plastic sleeve shown in the photo.

Did you know? The International Red Cross was founded in 1863 in Geneva, on the initiative of Henry Dunant after the Battle of Solferino. The first French stamp dedicated to the Red Cross dates from 1914, beginning a long tradition of philatelic issues dedicated to humanitarian action in France.

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