CEF Europa pamphlet Discovery of the AIDS virus cancelled stamp illustration HIV

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet honors the Europa series, with a theme dedicated to the "Discovery of the AIDS virus." On the visible side, there is the French commemorative stamp "Découvertes Europa" with a face value of 2.80 francs, accompanied by a clear first-day cancellation, made in Strasbourg. The postmark bears the inscription "Découvertes Europa" and the date visible in the image, enhancing the philatelic interest of this sheet.

The presentation is meticulous, with a large illustration in bright, contrasting colors, depicting an artistic interpretation of the HIV virus, signed by the artist Jacques Jubert (inscription visible in the lower right of the illustration). The visual combines touches of yellow, blue, pink, and black, for a contemporary graphic effect, typical of the 1990s. The whole is framed by a dark brown line, giving an elegant and modern look to the item.

The text printed below the illustration meticulously traces the scientific history of the discovery of the AIDS virus, notably citing the work of Luc Montagnier and the Institut Pasteur. This text, perfectly legible on the visible side, adds a documentary and educational dimension to this sheet.

On the left side, there is the CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie Française) banner, with the inscription "N° 1170 A du catalogue CEF," the mention of limited edition and the individual copy number "2657" (printed at the bottom left). The lateral perforation allows for filing in a binder, typical of CEF sheets.

The whole is in good visual condition, with no major apparent defects on the observed side. The surface of the sheet and the stamp appears clean, without visible folds, stains, or tears on this side. The general presentation highlights both the philatelic aspect and the historical interest of the subject.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in good condition, with no major apparent defects.

Internal reference

Limited edition, number 2657. N° 1170 A in the CEF catalog.

Did you know? The issuance of CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie Française) sheets is recognized for the quality of their presentation and their limited edition, each copy being individually numbered. The Europa series annually highlights a current or scientifically important European theme.

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