Booklet CEF Church of Talmont Saintonge Romanesque Stamp 3F Illustrated

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet highlights the Talmont church, an emblematic Romanesque edifice in Saintonge, represented here by a color illustration signed by Pierrette Lambert. On the left side, the visual shows the church standing on its cliff, accompanied by a stylized coat of arms against a graphic blue and white sky background. The composition is enhanced by a delicate frame and a neat presentation typical of prestigious sheets published by CEF.

The sheet includes a French postage stamp of 3.00 francs, located in the lower left corner, also illustrating the Talmont church. The stamp bears a clearly legible first-day cancellation "Église de Talmont - Saintonge Romane, 15 Juin 1989, 17120 Talmont", adding a sought-after philatelic dimension to this set.

To the right of the illustration, a long printed text (black on a white background) presents the history and architectural specificities of the Talmont church, highlighting its historical importance, its Romanesque style, its restorations, and its role as a pilgrimage site on the Way of St. James. Pierrette Lambert's illustration, mentioned at the bottom of the text, gives this sheet a distinctive artistic character.

In the upper left, the mention "N° 777 du catalogue CEF" identifies the official reference of this sheet in the CEF collection. The whole is mounted on a white cardboard card, pre-perforated on the left side, for insertion into a specialized binder. In the lower left, the copy number "2239" is clearly visible, indicating a limited edition.

The visible surface shows no major defects: vibrant colors, clear texts, illustration without signs of wear, well-positioned stamp. The general presentation is that of a quality commemorative sheet, intended for thematic or regional philately.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no noticeable defects; colors and inscriptions are well preserved. The overall condition corresponds to careful preservation.

Did you know? The Sainte-Radegonde church in Talmont, founded in the 12th century, is one of the most famous Romanesque monuments in Charente-Maritime. Located on a peninsula overlooking the Gironde estuary, it was an important crossing point for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. The artist Pierrette Lambert, who signed the illustration for this sheet, is a recognized figure in French philately, having created numerous stamps and commemorative sheets.

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