CEF Sheet Creation of Professional Unions Cancellation 1984 philately

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Description

This illustrated philatelic sheet, published by CEF, highlights the "Creation of Professional Unions" through a carefully crafted graphic composition and historical explanatory text. The visible side features a large central color illustration, depicting a medallion adorned with stylized faces, with an urban landscape in the background and a banner stating "A conquest by professional union", signed H. Sainjon. The whole is bordered by a fine frame and has a neat appearance typical of commemorative philatelic editions.

At the top, the title "CREATION DES SYNDICATS PROFESSIONNELS" (CREATION OF PROFESSIONAL UNIONS) is printed in capital letters, providing great readability. On the right side of the sheet, a 3.60 franc postage stamp is affixed and canceled, with an illustration of two portraits and the mention "21 mars 1884 Paris". The first day cover also bears the mention "Création des syndicats professionnels" and the date March 21, 1984, confirming the commemorative nature of this issue.

On either side of the central illustration, two columns of text in French trace the history of the Waldeck-Rousseau law of 1884, which led to the legalization of professional unions in France. The text is clear and legible, with a layout typical of philatelic souvenir sheets, emphasizing the historical and educational dimension of the item.

On the left side of the sheet, the mention "CEF" is visible, as well as technical indications on the edition and numbering ("3037" at the bottom left). The perforation on the left edge indicates presentation in a binder or album, a common use for this type of philatelic document.

The print quality, graphic richness, and the presence of the first day canceled stamp make this sheet a sought-after philatelic item for French postal and social history. No major defects are visible on the presented side: the sheet appears clean, with well-preserved colors and no apparent signs of wear.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows no notable defects; colors and texts are well preserved.

Did you know? The law of March 21, 1884, known as the Waldeck-Rousseau law, marked the legal birth of professional unions in France. Before this date, workers' associations were strictly prohibited since the Revolution. This major advance allowed for the structuring of the French labor movement and the emergence of modern social dialogue.

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