CEF Carnival of Venice in Paris philately illustration stamp sheet

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet features a carefully designed layout centered on the "Carnival Venice in Paris" theme. The main illustration, in color, shows a stylized carnival scene with a masked character dressed in a bright red costume, standing on a white figure with marked black outlines. The background incorporates a gradient of yellows and grays, evoking the festive and theatrical atmosphere of Venetian carnivals. To the left and right of the illustration, black printed text details the history and tradition of the carnival in Paris, in French.

The sheet also includes a round commemorative postmark, clearly visible on the right side, explicitly mentioning "CARNAVAL VENISE A PARIS" and "PARIS", which attests to its philatelic authenticity. The signature or monogram "M.C." can be seen on the illustration, characteristic of artistic sheets published under the aegis of the CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie).

On the left lateral border, the mention "N° 798 of the CEF catalog" as well as the CEF logo (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie) are noted, guaranteeing the origin of this sheet. The accompanying text recounts the origins and customs of the carnival, with references to French and Venetian tradition, and evokes the issue of the stamp celebrating this event.

The presentation of the sheet is typical of CEF issues: white background, fine framing, text printed in columns, central illustration, and first day cover affixed. This type of support is particularly valued for highlighting a specific stamp, here dedicated to the carnival, in a historical and artistic context.

The visible edge indicates the copy number "5200", suggesting a limited edition, common information for CEF philatelic products.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. No tears or major signs of wear visible on the presented side. The colors are clear, the sheet has a clean surface without significant alteration.

Did you know? CEF sheets are renowned in the field of French philately for their printing quality and documentary approach. Each issue highlights an event, a tradition, or a personality, combining original illustration, explanatory text, and commemorative postmark.

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