{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-belle-ile-en-mer-vauban-citadelle-timbre-2-50-f-philatelie","title":"CEF Sheet Belle-Île-en-Mer Vauban Citadel 2.50 F stamp philately","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\u003ePhilatelic sheet issued by CEF, dedicated to Belle-Île-en-Mer and the Vauban citadel. This sheet features a color illustration of the citadel seen from the port, with boats and fortified buildings in the background. The illustration is signed by the artist Claude Haley, whose signature appears below the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left side of the sheet is a French postage stamp of 2.50 francs, specially issued for this theme, accompanied by a commemorative postmark dated May 26, 1984, from Palais, mentioning \"Vauban la Citadelle\" and \"Belle-Île-en-Mer\". The stamp reproduces the main illustration, ensuring visual continuity between the stamp and the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the sheet contains a printed text titled \"BELLE-ÎLE EN MER – VAUBAN LA CITADELLE\", which recounts the history of the fortification and its strategic role. The text is presented on a white background with a neat layout, typical of CEF editions, and highlights the historical and architectural dimension of the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left margin, the mention \"Éditions CEF\", the CEF catalog number 724, and the reference to Claude Haley's work are visible. The overall presentation is elegant, with a black frame highlighting the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has a flat appearance, without any particular relief, and features binder perforations on the left, facilitating its archiving. The dominant colors are brown, ochre, and blue tones, reproducing the coastal atmosphere of Belle-Île-en-Mer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The sheet visible in the photo shows no apparent defects on the front: crisp corners, fresh colors, no visible tears or stains on the illustrated or textual part. The binder perforations are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The citadel of Belle-Île-en-Mer was enlarged and consolidated by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban starting in 1683, under the reign of Louis XIV. Vauban is considered one of the greatest military engineers in history, with more than 150 fortified works in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful and fast shipping, professional packaging suitable for philately. Experienced seller for a reliable transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, Belle-Île-en-Mer, Vauban, citadel, CEF stamp, Claude Haley, French 2.50 F stamp, commemorative postmark, philately, French stamp, postal history, CEF edition, maritime illustration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54359021355335,"sku":"52123-ebababca-09b7-465b-8b3d-e482d63c8a99-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_9fa56442-020d-49c7-b80c-f201f27087ee.jpg?v=1784254071","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-belle-ile-en-mer-vauban-citadelle-timbre-2-50-f-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}