{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-decouverte-bacille-de-koch-timbre-france-andreotto-philatelie","title":"CEF Tuberculin Bacillus Discovery Sheet France Andréotto stamp 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 souvenir sheet pays tribute to the discovery of the Koch bacillus, illustrated with a rich and detailed visual. On the main section, a color illustration depicts a stylized portrait of Robert Koch, accompanied by two laboratory mice and stems evoking bacteriological study. The graphic style, by Andréotto, combines crossed lines with flat areas of color, offering an aesthetic that is both scientific and artistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet features a printed border reminiscent of a stamp's margins, with a wide white border. To the right, the text \"Découverte du bacille de Koch\" (Discovery of the Koch bacillus) is printed in black, next to a First Day cancellation dated November 11, 1982, in Paris, bearing Koch's portrait and the inscription \"Découverte du bacille de Koch.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left side, an explanatory text details the history of tuberculosis and the importance of Koch's discovery of the bacillus in 1882. The information is printed in black on a white background, with a neat presentation typical of CEF sheets. In the margin, the reference \"N°658 \u0026amp; au catalogue CEF N°479\" and the mention \"CEF Documents par l’image\" are visible, attesting to the origin and edition of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is mounted on a cardboard page with side perforations, characteristic of CEF presentations for binder storage. An issue number \"2527\" is visible at the bottom left, indicating a limited print run. The visible part shows no notable signs of wear, no folds, and no tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole presents a clean finish and a professional appearance, with high-quality printing. The layout alternates explanatory text, central illustration, and philatelic elements (stamp, cancellation), in the classic style of CEF First Day sheets.\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 shows no major defects; the surface appears clean and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Koch bacillus, identified in 1882 by Robert Koch, allowed for an understanding of the infectious nature of tuberculosis, paving the way for prevention measures and the search for treatments. CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à Faciale) sheets are French philatelic editions renowned for their limited print runs and illustrations dedicated to significant events or discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping provided by an experienced professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day sheet, commemorative stamp, CEF France, Koch bacillus, Robert Koch, Andréotto, scientific stamp, philately France, First Day Cover, tuberculosis discovery, philatelic sheet, stamp France, science stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54333849239879,"sku":"51671-8ff3bb41-9a74-4837-a8c7-ffbdcbd8e7c2-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_1cdfcd5f-f5bc-454b-a149-cab7b610587f.jpg?v=1783954311","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-decouverte-bacille-de-koch-timbre-france-andreotto-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}