CEF Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris 1849-1999 canceled sheet

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Description

This illustrated CEF sheet highlights the Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (Public Assistance – Hospitals of Paris), covering the period 1849-1999. On the visible side, there is a neat presentation, typical of philatelic sheets published by CEF, with a wide white border and a brown frame. The central illustration, signed by Claude Jouvenet, displays an artistic montage of three children's faces and a stylized figure, against a background of colored rays, evoking the theme of hospital aid. Below the image, the mention "1849-1999" specifies the commemorated period.

In the upper right corner, a postage stamp associated with the Assistance Publique is affixed, accompanied by a commemorative postmark "Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris 1849-1999". The stamp, predominantly pink and blue, also bears a stylized illustration and the mention "Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris".

The sheet presents a historical text on the right detailing the genesis and evolution of the Assistance Publique in Paris, from the founding of the Hôtel-Dieu to contemporary missions. All inscriptions are clear, with a professional and readable layout.

On the left margin, there are technical details: "N° 1421 bis of the CEF catalog", the reference "1243/soie", as well as the indication of a limited numbered edition (here 213). The sheet is inserted in a transparent protective plastic sleeve, branded CEF, ensuring its preservation.

The visible side shows no notable defects: vivid colors, sharp corners, no tears or folds observed on the photographed surface. Typical presentation of contemporary philatelic sheets, ideal for storage in an album or for display in a sleeve.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side appears in very good condition, with no apparent defects in the photo. Protective plastic sleeve included.

Did you know? The CEF (Courrier d'Entreprise à Faciale) sheet is a French philatelic production that combines a thematic illustration, a postage stamp, and a first-day or commemorative postmark. CEF issues are sought after for their graphic quality and their documentary value on French postal and institutional history.

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