CEF Cannes 1982 Film Festival sheet stamp 35th edition philately

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Description

Illustrated CEF philatelic souvenir sheet, dedicated to the 35th Cannes International Film Festival in 1982. This sheet features a brightly colored artistic composition, with a central illustration depicting the city of Cannes stylized as a seaside resort, topped by a fan of colored rectangles evoking spotlights and the cinematic atmosphere. The illustration bears the signature of Pierre Forget, a drawing professor at École Estienne and multiple winner of the Grand Prix de l'Art Philatélique.

On the right side of the sheet, a French postage stamp is visible, featuring a blue and white visual highlighting a film or wave motif, accompanied by the mention "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" and the face value "2.30". The stamp is canceled with a round postmark, dated May 15, 1982, bearing the inscription "FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM 06406 CANNES".

The sheet is printed on a cardboard-like material, with a smooth finish, and features perforations on the left, allowing for easy filing in a philatelic album. The individual number "679" is visible at the bottom left, indicating a limited edition, and the reference "N° 633 du catalogue CEF" appears in the upper margin.

The accompanying text, on the right side, traces the history and importance of the Cannes Film Festival in French cinematic culture. The overall presentation of the sheet, the colors, and the typography are typical of the early 1980s. The mention "philatélie" in the keywords confirms the item's use and category.

This CEF sheet is a product for stamp collectors, philatelic souvenir enthusiasts, and cinema history buffs, illustrating both French postal heritage and a major international cultural event.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The image shows a copy in good visual condition, with no major apparent defects on the observed side. No folds, stains, or tears are visible in the photographed area.

Did you know? The CEF (Courrier d'Entreprise à la Française) souvenir sheet series is renowned for its original illustrations by French artists and often accompanies major commemorative philatelic issues. The Cannes Film Festival, founded in 1946, is one of the most prestigious cinematic events in the world, and each edition is subject to specific stamps and postal souvenirs.

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