{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-croix-rouge-toulon-1991-timbre-premier-jour-philatelie","title":"CEF Red Cross Toulon 1991 First Day Cover 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 philatelic sheet is dedicated to the Toulon Red Cross issue, dated \"First Day\" November 30, 1991. On the left side, it features a stamp illustrated with a view of the port of Toulon, with the mention \"2.50 + 0.60\" and the Red Cross, as well as the First Day cancellation \"CROIX-ROUGE FRANÇAISE - PREMIER JOUR - 30 NOV. 1991 - 83 TOULON\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right of the stamp, a large color illustration depicts the port of Toulon, with multiple sailboats and steamships, as well as the facades of the waterfront buildings. This image is based on a work by François Nardi titled \"The Port of Toulon, in the Morning\" (1908). The entire sheet is printed on a satin-finish paper, with a black frame around the main illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet presents an explanatory text detailing the history of the port of Toulon, its maritime importance, as well as a brief biography of the painter François Nardi. The text is printed in black on a white background, with a clear and legible font. On the left margin are the official mentions of the CEF (Cercle des Émissaires Philatéliques Français), the catalog number \"107B\", as well as the limited edition (33,800 copies, including 20,300 on offset paper and 13,500 on silk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual sheet number, \"6235\", is printed at the bottom left. The sheet is perforated with three holes on the side border, allowing for filing in a philatelic binder. The edges show slight handling marks visible in the photo, without affecting the legibility of the texts or the integrity of the illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole presents a sober and elegant visual aspect, typical of CEF First Day issues from the late 20th century, with a balanced layout highlighting both the stamp, the cancellation, and the artistic illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Possible presence of usage or handling marks on the edges, visible in the photo. Printed elements are clear and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e First Day sheets published by the CEF (Cachets Premier Jour de France et France) are sought after for their combination of stamp, official cancellation, and thematic illustration, often entrusted to artists or reproducing major works related to the stamp's subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in philately and antique documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day sheet, CEF Red Cross, Toulon stamp 1991, FDC France, philatelic cachet, François Nardi, port of Toulon, first day cancellation, philately France, commemorative sheet, French FDC, Red Cross stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54348273680711,"sku":"51929-f323c808-23a8-4ea2-91c2-707225b70e94-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_3dcb36dc-b06d-4920-b38c-9f25b93a02fd.jpg?v=1784120287","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-croix-rouge-toulon-1991-timbre-premier-jour-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}