CEF Leaflet Discovery of Koch's Bacillus Philately No. 858 France Stamp

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet celebrates the discovery of Koch's bacillus, with a large central color illustration depicting the researcher's portrait, laboratory mice, and a laboratory scene. In the upper right, the title "Discovery of Koch's bacillus" appears, accompanied by a stamp and a first-day cancellation from Paris, both perfectly visible. The stamp features Robert Koch's portrait, consistent with the sheet's scientific theme.

The sheet boasts a meticulous layout, typical of CEF editions, with a gold border and a large text area on the left detailing the history of tuberculosis and the discovery of the bacillus. The illustration, signed "Andretto," stands out with a precise and colorful engraved style, true to the French philatelic tradition.

On the left side, technical information is visible: it is sheet no. 858 from the CEF catalog, with a mention of limited edition (35,800 copies) and the individual number 4313 visible in the bottom left. The sheet also bears the mention "Printed on CEF sheet in Holland Drogi" and specifies its creation by Claude Andréotto, painter-engraver.

The visible side shows no major wear, folds, or apparent defects. The lateral perforations suggest possible presentation in a binder or philatelic album. The overall visual condition is very good, with no stains or noticeable alteration on the photographed surface.

This CEF first-day sheet is a popular medium in thematic philately, particularly for scientific and medical subjects, and reflects the meticulous engraving and publishing work characteristic of the CEF house.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side has a good overall appearance, with no major apparent defects.

Did you know? Koch's bacillus, identified in 1882 by the German physician Robert Koch, is the pathogen responsible for tuberculosis. This discovery marked a turning point in the history of medicine and earned Koch the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1905.

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