{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-centenaire-de-l-automobile-timbre-3-00-f-illustration-jean-delpech","title":"Booklet CEF Centenary of the Automobile 3.00 F stamp illustration Jean Delpech","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF philatelic sheet celebrates the centenary of the automobile. On the main section, a color illustration by Jean Delpech, a drawing and engraving professor at the École Polytechnique, depicts a historical scene with an early large-wheeled vehicle, driven by three figures in period costumes, one of whom is doffing his hat. The drawing, both precise and stylized, evokes the atmosphere of the late 19th century, highlighting the pioneering nature of the first automobiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right, the sheet incorporates a French 3.00 F stamp on the theme of the \"Centenaire de l’Automobile\" (Centenary of the Automobile), accompanied by a first day cancellation dated October 8, 1984, in Paris. This round cancellation bears the inscription \"Centenaire de l’Automobile\" and includes a drawing of an old automobile, reinforcing the commemorative and philatelic aspect of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the sheet features a detailed explanatory text on the history of the automobile, its inventors, and the major stages of its evolution. The characters are clear and legible, printed in black on a white background. This text adds an educational and patrimonial dimension to the whole, making it a prized item for thematic philately and postal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left-hand margin, printed mentions include: \"N° 784 du catalogue CEF\", \"Création par CEF\", and information on the print run, limited to 33,800 copies (of which 20,300 offset and 13,500 on silk). In the lower left, the individual numbering \"12312\" is visible, attesting to the exclusivity of each sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has two perforations on the left, suitable for filing in a philatelic album. The entire item is presented flat on a white background, without framing or additional visible support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The edges of the sheet and the printing appear clear on the visible side, with no noticeable signs of wear or apparent creases. The overall condition of the presented side is very satisfactory for a document of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The commemorative \"Centenaire de l’Automobile\" stamp was issued in 1984 to celebrate 100 years of the first French automobiles with internal combustion engines. Jean Delpech, the illustrator of the sheet, is also known for his engraved works and his role in training many artists at the École Polytechnique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day sheet, CEF philately, automobile stamp, Centenary of the Automobile, Jean Delpech, 3.00 F stamp, French philatelic document, first day cancellation, FDC, automobile history, commemorative sheet, French stamp, philatelic cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54334517674311,"sku":"51686-5c534773-67e9-4454-9496-874596e8ec30-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_429e1fd2-1cd8-4240-bca5-86f7377e31e6.jpg?v=1783963307","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-centenaire-de-l-automobile-timbre-3-00-f-illustration-jean-delpech","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}