CEF leaflet Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property 1883-1983 philately

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Description

This illustrated philatelic sheet, published by the CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à la Française), commemorates the centenary of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (1883-1983). The visible side features a large technical illustration signed by Jacques Combet, depicting sketches of gears and mechanisms inspired by industrial design, on a sepia background. This composition evokes technical innovation and mechanics, directly related to the theme of industrial property.

In the upper right part of the sheet is the text "Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property 1883-1983," accompanied by a matching postage stamp and a commemorative cancellation. The stamp, predominantly blue and yellow, bears the inscription "Paris Convention 1883-1983" and a stylized motif, while the official round postmark indicates the anniversary date and location.

The lower part of the sheet contains explanatory text detailing the role of industrial property, associated rights, and the historical context of the Paris Convention. It also mentions the limited edition (13,300 copies), as well as the artist's signature, S. Combet, directly within the illustration.

The sheet is presented in a transparent plastic sleeve, typical of CEF presentation models, with visible side perforations on the left for insertion into a philatelic album. In the lower left, the number 7565 is clearly printed, indicating the individual numbering of the item.

The dominant colors are sepia for the central illustration, white for the background, and touches of blue and yellow on the stamp. The overall presentation is elegant and educational, ideal for an enthusiast of thematic philately or postal history related to industrial innovation.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side of the sheet appears clean, without apparent defects or folds. The protective sleeve shows slight signs of wear consistent with storage in an album. No visible missing parts on the front.

Did you know? The Paris Convention, signed in 1883, is one of the first major international treaties on the protection of industrial property. It laid the groundwork for the global protection of patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, and remains today a fundamental text managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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