CEF leaflet Discovery of Koch's bacillus Andréotti philately TB

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Description

This philatelic document is a CEF commemorative sheet dedicated to the discovery of Koch's bacillus, issued in France. The item features a meticulous layout, typical of First Day Covers (FDC), with a main frame printed in black and white, enhanced with a colorful illustration by Andréotti. The illustration highlights Robert Koch's portrait, surrounded by laboratory rodents and bacilli, directly related to the scientific theme of the subject.

The sheet includes a detailed explanatory text on the history of tuberculosis and the discovery of Koch's bacillus in 1882, printed in fine type on the left side. The right side displays the title "Découverte du bacille de Koch" (Discovery of Koch's bacillus) in bold at the top. A stamp bearing Robert Koch's likeness, accompanied by a First Day cancellation marked "DÉCOUVERTE DU BACILLE DE KOCH – PARIS," completes the set, attesting to its philatelic authenticity.

The visual aspect of the sheet is distinguished by its thin gold border (visible gold appearance) and the quality of the paper, typical of CEF editions. The printing of the stamp and illustration shows crisp colors: shades of blue, beige, brown, and black dominate, with precise details in the drawing of the portrait and the animals used for medical research.

The central illustration is signed "Andréotti," a renowned painter-engraver, which reinforces the visual and historical interest of this sheet. The presence of informative texts, a First Day postmark, and the stamp make it a complete item, ideal for thematic philately on medicine and major scientific discoveries.

The sheet presented here is well-centered, with regular margins and no apparent visual defects on the visible side. The overall condition observed is very good, with no creases, stains, or noticeable discoloration.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no notable defects: fresh colors, clean edges, clear printing. No snags, creases, or stains visible in the photo.

Did you know? Robert Koch discovered the bacillus responsible for tuberculosis in 1882, paving the way for new methods of diagnosing and preventing this disease. CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à Faciale) sheets are renowned for their printing quality and limited circulation, often associated with major events or discoveries.

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