{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-cesar-hommage-au-cinema-timbre-4-00-f-oblitere-france-philatelie","title":"CEF César Tribute to Cinema Souvenir Sheet stamp 4.00 F canceled France philately","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 honors César Baldaccini, a French sculptor, through a tribute to cinema. It is an illustrated commemorative sheet, published by the CEF (Cercle des Émissions Philatéliques de France), identifiable by the mention \"N° 709 du catalogue CEF\" (No. 709 of the CEF catalog) at the top left. The visible side features a large color illustration depicting the famous César trophy (compressed bronze), created by César, accompanied by a graphic background evoking film strips in blue and gold tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the sheet includes a French postage stamp of 4.00 francs, also depicting the César trophy, with the mention \"Hommage au cinéma\" (Tribute to Cinema). The stamp is canceled with a round postmark dated February 4, 1984, in Paris, bearing César's handwritten signature. The whole is framed by a black cartouche highlighting the stamp and the illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn explanatory text occupies the lower right half of the sheet, briefly recounting the career of the artist César and the genesis of the trophy awarded annually at the French César Film Awards ceremony. Pierre Forget's signature, drawing professor and author of the stamp's illustration, appears under the large illustration on the left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet features a neat layout, typical of CEF issues, with print run information on the left margin (limited edition of 20,500 copies, silk printing for part of the run). The background of the sheet shows slight reflections, characteristic of printing on quality paper or silk, without explicit mention of the material on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual number \"12421\" is printed at the bottom left, attesting to the limited edition. No defects, folds, or signs of wear are visible on the photographed side, which appears in excellent condition. The colors are vibrant, the printing is sharp, and the cancellation mark is perfectly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows no noticeable defects; colors and inscriptions are well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe French César Film Awards trophy, created in 1976, is made of gilded bronze by compressing materials, an emblematic technique of the artist César. Each trophy is unique, as it results from a different compression, making it a work of art in its own right, awarded annually at the ceremony recognizing French cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional packaging and fast shipping ensured by an experienced seller, for confident receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF France, César stamp, cinema tribute, canceled stamp, commemorative issue, French philately, César trophy, 4 franc stamp, first day cover, FDC France, stamp France, philately France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357834301767,"sku":"52103-15eb98f1-6f43-4082-a49c-75a710b42769-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_4142ad6e-35ea-442b-8271-280ac57e42ac.jpg?v=1784242069","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-cesar-hommage-au-cinema-timbre-4-00-f-oblitere-france-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}