CEF Leaflet Discovery of Koch's Bacillus cancelled stamp Andréotto philately

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet celebrates the discovery of Koch's bacillus, illustrated by a composition combining explanatory text and a color illustration. The left part features dense text recounting the history and importance of the discovery of Koch's bacillus in the fight against tuberculosis. On the right, there is a visual representing the scientist Robert Koch, surrounded by laboratory rodents, as well as a stylized representation of the bacillus, signed by the artist Claude Andréotto. The image is framed with a golden fillet, typical of commemorative sheets published by the CEF (Covers of the First Day).

The sheet includes an official postage stamp, canceled with a first-day postmark "Discovery of Koch's Bacillus - Paris," dated March 19, 1982. The stamp also features a portrait of Koch, consistent with the theme of the sheet. The whole is presented on a white cardboard support, with side perforations (visible on the left) for filing in a specialized binder.

In the upper left, the mentions "No. 658 of the CEF catalog" and "Printed on the CEF stamp site" confirm the official edition. The print run is limited to 35,800 copies as specified in the lower left. The sheet bears the individual number "4312" printed at the bottom, attesting to its place in the series.

The graphic composition combines an introductory text, a colorful illustration, and an illustrated postmark, making it a sought-after philatelic document for its educational and visual aspect. The scientific theme, linked to the history of medicine, is highlighted by the precision of the drawing and the quality of the printing.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The sheet has a clean and neat appearance on the visible side, with no major apparent defects. The colors are well preserved and the text remains perfectly legible.

Did you know? Koch's bacillus, identified in 1882 by the German physician Robert Koch, is the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis. This discovery was a major advance in the diagnosis and prevention of this disease, marking a turning point in the history of microbiology and modern medicine.

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