CEF Leaflet Customs Co-operation Council Bordeaux Customs Museum philately

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Description

This illustrated philatelic sheet corresponds to a commemorative issue dedicated to the Customs Co-operation Council. It is presented under transparent plastic protection, inserted into a CEF collector's sleeve, with the reference visible in the upper left margin ("N° 1086 du catalogue CEF"). The visible side shows an elaborate artistic visual, composed of a large stylized compass rose in white on a background of blue, yellow, and gray shades, accompanied by superimposed inscriptions ("COOPÉRATION DOUANIÈRE 1950-1993").

The sheet bears the inscription "Bordeaux Musée des Douanes" (Bordeaux Customs Museum), highlighting this emblematic location, and integrates a postage stamp with a face value of 2.30 francs, also featuring the compass rose. A round commemorative postmark, associated with the event, is affixed in the lower left corner of the sheet, mentioning the date, the Customs Co-operation Council, and Bordeaux.

The text printed in the bottom right details the context of the Council's creation in Brussels in 1950, discusses its role in international customs harmonization, and highlights the symbolism of the Bordeaux Customs Museum. The signature of the artist Jacques Jubert, author of the illustration, is visible beneath the graphic composition.

This original CEF sheet presents a clear visual aspect, with neat printing and well-preserved colors. The white background of the sheet highlights the central illustration and textual elements, for an elegant presentation typical of French commemorative philatelic issues.

The set is held in a perforated transparent sleeve, suitable for album filing, with a printed side strip repeating the CEF edition information and the mention "73 200 offerts" (73,200 offered).

Condition

Used item sold as is. Some handling marks or light scuffs possible on the plastic sleeve, without visible alteration to the sheet itself on the presented side.

Internal Reference

3181

Did you know? The Customs Co-operation Council, which became the World Customs Organization in 1994, was founded in 1950 to facilitate the harmonization of customs practices internationally. The Bordeaux Customs Museum, mentioned on this sheet, is housed in an 18th-century building classified as a historical monument, the Hôtel des Douanes, designed by the architect Jacques Gabriel.

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