Cinderella stamp Philately Congress Bordeaux illustration Claude Durrens

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Description

This commemorative philatelic sheet illustrates the Congress of the Federation of French Philatelic Societies in Bordeaux. On the left side, an explanatory text details the history and importance of Bordeaux's philatelic heritage, accompanied by the clear and dated commemorative stamp of the congress. A thematic stamp, integrated into the layout, highlights the link between philately and local history.

The illustration on the right represents the famous Three Graces fountain, located on the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux, with an architectural view of the Palais de la Bourse in the background. The graphic work, signed by Claude Durrens (1st Grand Prix de Rome for engraving), combines precision of line and subtlety of wash, giving the whole a documentary and artistic appearance. The composition highlights Bordeaux's architectural elegance and rich heritage.

The sheet features a dominant of cream and black tones, with colored highlights on the red stamp and on the postage stamp. The whole is bordered by a black line, giving it a neat and classic appearance, typical of philatelic productions from the CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie) house.

In the upper left is the title "CONGRÈS DE LA FÉDÉRATION DES SOCIÉTÉS PHILATÉLIQUES FRANÇAISES BORDEAUX" (CONGRESS OF THE FEDERATION OF FRENCH PHILATELIC SOCIETIES BORDEAUX), while in the lower right, the illustrator's mention is clearly indicated. The sheet is presented on a white background, with a visible numbering "1423" in the lower left, which suggests a limited edition.

The upper edge of the sheet shows the reference "N°727 du catalogue CEF" (N°727 of the CEF catalog), confirming its authenticity and editorial origin. The overall condition observed is very clean, with no apparent defects on the visible side, no noticeable stains or creases.

Condition

Used item, sold as is, as seen in the photo. Clean front, clear stamp and illustration, well-preserved edges.

Reference

N° 727 of the CEF catalog, visible number: 1423.

Did you know? Claude Durrens (1921-2003), a French engraver and illustrator, left his mark on philately with the finesse of his works. A laureate of the Grand Prix de Rome, he produced numerous stamps and illustrated sheets for La Poste and the CEF, contributing to the artistic recognition of French philately.

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