{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-congres-philatelique-niort-1992-illustration-cathedrale-tirage-li","title":"CEF Congress Philatelic Niort 1992 Sheet, cathedral illustration, limited edition","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 is dedicated to the National Congress of the Federation of French Philatelic Societies, which was held in Niort in 1992. On the left side is a colored illustration depicting an urban landscape dominated by Niort Cathedral, created by the artist Marie-Noëlle Goffin. The scene highlights the city's colorful rooftops, the bridge over the Sèvre, and the two emblematic spires of the cathedral, in a refined and precise graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right, the sheet presents an explanatory text about the event, titled \"L'Europe d'Art d'Art\" (Europe of Art), detailing the context of the multidisciplinary festival organized in Niort from July 31 to August 4, 1992. The text is printed in black on a white background, with a clear and legible layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 2.50 franc postage stamp is affixed at the top right, accompanied by a First Day cancellation dated June 19, 1992, in Niort (79). The First Day postmark bears the mention \"Congrès de la Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques Françaises\" (Congress of the Federation of French Philatelic Societies) and a stylized drawing of a bridge and a quill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is protected in a transparent plastic sleeve with three perforations, typical of CEF philatelic presentations. In the margin, there are the mentions \"N° 1088 du catalogue CEF\", \"Tirage limité\" (Limited edition), and the individual number \"1254\", attesting to the limited edition. The edition and print run mentions are clearly visible on the left edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole presents a neat appearance, typical of commemorative sheets published by CEF, with a balance between artistic illustration, historical text, and philatelic elements (stamp, cancellation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The set shown in the photo is in very good overall condition, with no apparent defects on the illustrated side. Plastic sleeve present and in good visual condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The National Congress of the Federation of French Philatelic Societies is held annually in a different city, and each edition leads to the issuance of CEF commemorative sheets, particularly appreciated for the quality of their illustrations and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFast and careful shipping, professional packaging guaranteed by AFW - Antique France Worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet Niort, CEF 1992, Philately Congress France, cathedral illustration, First Day stamp, philatelic federation, stamped souvenir sheet, MN Goffin, limited edition CEF, French FDC, philately sheet, limited print philately\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54341805637959,"sku":"51787-cbd19589-80b5-41e5-832c-83adaa2f8a1c-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_a1190427-e584-4d67-8faa-e4fa5ea4f8cd.jpg?v=1784034505","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-congres-philatelique-niort-1992-illustration-cathedrale-tirage-li","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}