{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-50e-anniversaire-front-populaire-1986-fernand-leger-philatelie","title":"CEF 50th Anniversary Popular Front 1986 Fernand Léger philately Sheet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis philatelic sheet issued by the CEF commemorates the 50\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e anniversary of the Front Populaire (1936-1986). It features a color reproduction of Fernand Léger's work \"Les Loisirs,\" placed in the center of the sheet. The illustration highlights a group of stylized characters in Léger's characteristic style, surrounded by bicycles and elements reminiscent of popular leisure, on a blue and ocher background. The visual occupies the central part of the sheet, framed by two columns of explanatory text tracing the historical context of the Front Populaire in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the bottom left of the sheet is a postage stamp matching the illustration, accompanied by a first-day cancellation \"Front Populaire 1936-1986 Paris.\" The stamp features Léger's painting, and the face value of 2.20 F is clearly legible. The whole is laid out on a white cardboard backing, with a fine black border and a neat presentation typical of CEF productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet features printed inscriptions at the top: \"1936 - 50\u003csup\u003ee\u003c\/sup\u003e ANNIVERSAIRE DU FRONT POPULAIRE - 1986,\" followed by the artist's name and the title of the work. On the left, there is the mention \"N° 798 du catalogue CEF,\" as well as the CEF logo (Cercle des Émissions Philatéliques de France et d’Étranger). The individual number \"11689\" is printed at the bottom left of the support. The perforations on the left side indicate that it is a sheet designed for a binder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible surface shows no significant aesthetic defects: the sharpness of the print, the cut, and the general legibility are good according to the photo. The overall condition appears neat, with no visible folds or stains on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as seen in the photo. The front shows no apparent major defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN° 798 of the CEF catalog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Fernand Léger (1881-1955) was a major 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-century painter, known for his colorful compositions and characters with rounded, mechanical forms. His work \"Les Loisirs\" illustrates the spirit of modernity and social emancipation brought by the Front Populaire, which notably introduced paid holidays in 1936, profoundly transforming French society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from secure presentation and rigorous tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, Front Populaire 1986, Fernand Léger, Les Loisirs, first day stamp, philately cancellation, commemorative France, FDC France, illustrated sheet, philately France, French stamp sheet, postal art\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54336907051335,"sku":"51703-58d44343-2bf1-493b-9d8b-156b835b2de7-PA0.02","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_2f8c9b78-aa21-4a6d-ade7-255425a9e26e.jpg?v=1783973509","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-50e-anniversaire-front-populaire-1986-fernand-leger-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}