Leaf CEF French Documentation 1945-1985 stamp 2.20 F philately

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Description

This illustrated sheet features a CEF (Courrier d'Entreprise à Faciale) philatelic issue dedicated to the Documentation Française, covering the period 1945-1985. The visible side shows a graphic composition centered on a pink profile silhouette placed in front of a stylized black world map, all on a background representing an open book, symbolizing archives and documentation. The main colors are white, black, blue, and pink, with a brown border framing the whole.

On the right side, the sheet includes a 2.20 franc French postage stamp, featuring the silhouette and globe motif, as well as an illustrated postmark. The inscription "DOCUMENTATION FRANÇAISE 1945-1985" is clearly legible above the stamp, accompanied by an explanatory text detailing the history and role of the Documentation Française from the Liberation to the 1980s.

The sheet also mentions the graphic designer Charles Bridoux, who created the stamp and illustration. The entire piece is printed on white cardboard, with a historical text at the bottom relating the evolution of documentation services in France. The sheet is presented in a perforated sleeve on the left, typical of CEF sheets, with the number 7918 visible in the lower left corner.

Key visual elements include the presence of the original stamp, the specific first-day postmark (round stamp), and the faithful reproduction of the visual on the sheet. No major defects, chips, or alterations are visible on the presented side; the support is in good condition, and the colors are well-preserved.

Condition

Used item, sold as is, as seen in the photo. The sheet presents a beautiful visual freshness on the front, with no apparent creases or stains.

Did you know? La Documentation Française is a French public body created after World War II to centralize, analyze, and disseminate administrative and political information for the government. It is also known for its official reports and summaries of current events, playing a key role in the dissemination of institutional knowledge in France.

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