CEF Bicentennial École Polytechnique sheetlet canceled philately France

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Description

This commemorative philatelic sheet is published by the CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie Française) to mark the bicentennial of the École Polytechnique. On the visible side, it features an illustration by Alain Royer, depicting a student in uniform, a stylized portrait, scientific instruments, and the pediment of the school's main building. The main colors are black, white, beige, with golden and red accents on the uniform. The visual is complemented by a detailed historical text on the right, tracing the origins and importance of the École Polytechnique since its creation in 1794.

The sheet includes an official canceled stamp, accompanied by a "Bicentenaire de l'École Polytechnique" postmark dated May 28, 1994, and bearing the school's logo with the inscription "République Française". The stamp and postmark are well-centered and clear, making it a valuable item for any collector of thematic philately or the history of education in France.

In the upper left corner, the mention "N° 1164 du catalogue CEF" is visible, certifying the official reference of the sheet in the CEF series. The support is a white cardboard sheet, pre-perforated on the left for insertion into a binder, with the mention "Limited Edition" and the individual number "5473" printed in the lower left.

The printed text details the school's history, its founders, its missions, and its famous alumni. The illustration and layout demonstrate high graphic quality, typical of CEF productions from the late 20th century.

This sheet is a French philatelic document, both a collector's item and a historical record, ideal for illustrating the history of French "grandes écoles" or enriching a collection on French institutions.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows no apparent defects: vibrant colors, clear print, clean stamp and postmark. No visible folds, stains, or tears on the photographed surface.

Did you know? The École Polytechnique, nicknamed "l'X", was founded in 1794 during the French Revolution to train engineers for the service of the State. It has hosted many scientists and leaders, including Henri Poincaré, Paul Painlevé, and General Joffre.

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