{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-carnaval-venise-a-paris-philatelie-illustration-favier","title":"Venice Carnival CEF sheet in Paris philately illustration Favier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF philatelic sheet features a theme dedicated to \"Venetian Carnival in Paris\". The composition highlights a central illustration, signed by Philippe Favier, depicting a masked character in carnival costume, leaning against a large white mask with expressive features. The dominant colors are vivid red, black, and subtle shades of yellow and blue, giving the whole a festive yet mysterious atmosphere, characteristic of Venetian carnivals revisited in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the illustration, the sheet includes a detailed explanatory text on the history and symbolism of the carnival, written in French, as well as the title \"Carnaval Venise à Paris\" (Venetian Carnival in Paris) at the top of the page. On the right side, there is a reproduction of the stamp issued for the event, as well as a special illustrated cancellation with the \"Carnaval de Venise à Paris\" (Venetian Carnival in Paris) seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper used has a smooth appearance, typical of CEF philatelic sheets, with clear printing and regular margins. The visible numbering \"2604\" at the bottom left and the mention \"N° 798 du catalogue CEF\" (No. 798 of the CEF catalog) on the left edge attest to the edition and facilitate referencing for specialized research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire sheet is structured to offer both documentary and artistic value, combining historical text, contemporary illustration, and official philatelic elements. The visible lateral perforations indicate a format compatible with specialized philatelic binders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is presented on a neutral background, which highlights its graphic details and facilitates the examination of its general condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The sheet appears clean and neat on the visible side. No major defects, stains, or creases apparent in the provided photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN° 798 of the CEF catalog, visible on the left edge of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast and careful shipping, professional packaging adapted for philatelic items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, Carnaval Venise à Paris, France stamp, illustrated cancellation, Favier, thematic philately, first day sheet, mask illustration, philatelic document, French stamp sheet, Paris carnival\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54350536016199,"sku":"51972-f213644f-b816-4cca-a435-cf0c0366dda3-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_80207ff4-5d5f-4392-bbe3-6a1d6845495c.jpg?v=1784146084","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-carnaval-venise-a-paris-philatelie-illustration-favier","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}