Carnival of Venice in Paris souvenir sheet philately Favier illustration

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet features a "Venice Carnival in Paris" theme, illustrated by a color reproduction of a work by Philippe Favier. The central illustration, with irregular contours, shows a festive and stylized scene typical of the carnival world, dominated by a brightly colored costumed character (red, white, yellow, black) against a blue, yellow, and orange gradient background. This composition highlights the artist's contemporary and expressive aesthetic, with strong lines and dynamic flat areas of color.

The sheet also includes an explanatory text on the left, printed in black, recounting the history and symbolism of the Venice Carnival transposed to Paris. The typical layout of CEF philatelic editions includes a box on the right, containing a clearly visible first-day cancellation, which bears the inscription "CARNAVAL VENISE A PARIS" as well as the date and logo of the event.

At the bottom left, the mention "N° 789 du catalogue CEF" is visible, as well as the printed reference "2601", characteristic of CEF series sheets. The medium is smooth white paper, with perforations on the left allowing it to be filed in a binder or philatelic album.

The whole presents a neat structure, with a thin border and a balanced arrangement between text, illustration, and postmark. This sheet particularly highlights the commemorative and artistic aspect of the issue, typical of CEF productions intended for thematic philately.

The visible side shows no major defects or notable alterations, apart from some slight traces of handling compatible with a used item.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no tears or apparent stains. Some traces of handling may be observed on the edges.

Did you know? CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à la Française) sheets are renowned for combining stamps, First Day cancellations, and illustrations by contemporary artists. Each issue is printed in a limited and numbered series, making it a reference in the field of thematic philately in France.

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