{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-economies-denergie-timbre-1977-oblitere-premier-jour","title":"CEF energy savings stamp 1977 cancelled First Day cover","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 sheet highlights the theme of \"energy saving\" with a central illustration depicting two stylized hands framing a light source, against a vivid red background. The whole is enhanced by a golden border that frames the composition. This sheet also includes a 1977 French postage stamp on the same theme, with a face value of 1.00 franc, accompanied by a \"First Day\" cancellation (round postmark) dated from Paris, perfectly visible on the upper right part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe explanatory text printed on the right details the context of energy-saving awareness following the 1973 oil crisis, explaining the role of the Agence pour les Économies d'Énergie (Agency for Energy Saving) and the actions taken in France. The typography is sharp, black on a white background, and the overall printing is of good quality, typical of CEF editions from that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet presents publishing information at the bottom left: a limited edition of 33,800 copies, including 20,300 offset and 13,500 on silk. This sheet bears the individual number 7557, visible at the bottom left. In the margin, the mention \"N° 455 du catalogue CEF\" (No. 455 of the CEF catalog) also appears, attesting to its official referencing in the CEF collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole is presented on a white wood-effect cardboard support, with perforation on the left (two holes present), typical of CEF sheets designed to be inserted into specialized binders. The visual condition of the sheet shows good preservation, with no obvious signs of creases or major alterations on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic visual, very representative of the late 1970s, illustrates an engaged and educational aesthetic, mixing stylized illustration and explicit message. This sheet is an excellent item for enthusiasts of thematic philately, particularly on subjects related to energy and the environment.\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 presents a very good overall appearance, with no major observed defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCEF Number 455 — copy n° 7557.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The \"energy saving\" stamp was issued in 1977 in the context of French national campaigns to raise awareness about energy consumption management, a direct consequence of the first oil crisis of 1973. These special issues marked the beginning of public communication on modern energy challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by an experienced professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day sheet, CEF energy savings, 1977 France stamp, FDC energy, environmental thematic philately, First Day card, illustrated energy envelope, First Day Cover France, CEF edition, Paris cancellation, energy philatelic sheet, energy saving stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54351351578951,"sku":"52018-53c81e6f-028a-4111-a920-e4ad7e33354c-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_fcde9c2e-9975-4899-a65a-cdbe1ae264fb.jpg?v=1784173677","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-economies-denergie-timbre-1977-oblitere-premier-jour","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}