{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-conseil-de-l-europe-strasbourg-oblitere-charles-bridoux-philatelie","title":"CEF Council of Europe Strasbourg perforated Charles Bridoux philately","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 (Courrier d’Entreprise à Faciale) sheet highlights the Council of Europe, with a main illustration in red and orange tones representing the Palace of Europe in Strasbourg, surmounted by a motif of twelve yellow stars, a European symbol. On the left side, three stamps in green, red, and blue are reproduced, each bearing the inscription \"Conseil de l’Europe\" and face values of 1.90, 2.20, and 3.00 francs. A round black cancellation stamp, legible on the visual, indicates \"Conseil de l’Europe Strasbourg\" with the first day date. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic presentation of the sheet is meticulous, with a black frame and detailed explanatory text at the bottom, tracing the history and role of the Council of Europe. The illustration of the sheet was entrusted to Charles Bridoux, a graphic designer and stamp artist, as mentioned below the main image. The central area of the sheet is reserved for the stylized reproduction of the building, while the left part displays the colored stamps and the First Day cancellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side of the sheet has a smooth surface, without any roughness or apparent defects. The typography used is elegant, typical of French commemorative philatelic issues. The colors are vibrant and contrasting, with a predominant red and orange for the main illustration, and a tricolor reminder on the stamps. The printed text is sharp and perfectly legible across the entire visible area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA perforation on the left edge attests to its original presentation in a binder or CEF philatelic album. The bottom left corner is numbered \"7623,\" indicating a limited print run or an internal reference specific to this issue. The layout enhances both the artistic visual and historical information, providing an ideal medium for the presentation and preservation of stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall observed condition of the visible side is very clean, with no noticeable stains or discoloration. The colors remain vibrant, and the paper shows no creases or wear marks visible in the photo. The whole conforms to the standards of presentation philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side is in very good condition, with no apparent defects in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Council of Europe, founded in 1949 in Strasbourg, was the first European organization created after World War II. It is at the origin of the European Convention on Human Rights, one of the fundamental texts for the protection of human rights on the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and commemorative items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day sheet, Council of Europe stamp, Strasbourg philately, CEF France, Charles Bridoux, commemorative issue, FDC envelope, stamp Europe, philately France, Strasbourg cancellation, thematic sheet, French Europe stamp, stamp album presentation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54364278587719,"sku":"52212-4ff9e799-f87d-49c5-b720-d6c35e7c742e-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_95667b5d-94ea-4a1c-a870-3b79c87bbb99.jpg?v=1784307468","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-conseil-de-l-europe-strasbourg-oblitere-charles-bridoux-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}