{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-conseil-de-l-europe-1985-philatelie-timbres-fdc-strasbourg","title":"Council of Europe CEF booklet 1985 philately stamps FDC Strasbourg","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\u003eOfficial philatelic sheet issued by CEF, illustrating a Council of Europe issue on the theme \"One youth - one future\". On the left side, three service stamps are affixed, each of a different color (blue, green, red), with face values of 1.80, 2.20, and a third partially visible value. All bear the first day cancellation \"CONSEIL DE L’EUROPE – STRASBOURG\" dated August 31, 1985, making it an FDC (First Day Cover) sheet specific to this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet features a large illustration on the right, reproducing a graphic work by François Thouvenin, showing an exploded orange sphere from which a stylized figure emerges, symbolizing emergence and renewal. This composition, typical of CEF creations, combines modern graphic art and thematic philately around a major European event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn explanatory text printed at the bottom details the context of this issue, recalling the organization of the European Youth Week in Strasbourg in 1985 and the purpose of the stamps issued on this occasion. The whole is presented on a white cardboard support, with perforated margins on the left, allowing insertion into a philatelic album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main inscriptions are clear and legible, notably \"CONSEIL DE L’EUROPE\", \"One youth - one future\", as well as the first day postmark. The ensemble offers a colorful and structured visual, consistent with the standards of 1980s CEF sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed reference \"105\" appears at the bottom left of the support, confirming the edition in the CEF series. On the back, no information is visible in the provided photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The sheet shows a clean and neat presentation on the visible front, without any apparent major defects (no visible stains, creases, or tears in the photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Council of Europe, founded in 1949, has issued specific service stamps used for its official mail from Strasbourg. These issues are sought after for their European themes and contemporary graphics, with each series designed around events or values promoted by the institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller. We pay particular attention to the protection of philatelic documents and sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, FDC Europe stamp, Council of Europe, CEF philately, Strasbourg cancellation, 1985 issue, France service stamp, philatelic sheet, graphic art stamp, European Council stamp, philatelic cover, thematic stamps, illustrated sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54345394487623,"sku":"51867-18941dd0-4a2f-4355-9d9a-6000f353b943-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_ca0a3768-95ee-4391-8e68-8570ae08c165.jpg?v=1784082505","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-conseil-de-l-europe-1985-philatelie-timbres-fdc-strasbourg","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}