{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-francois-arago-les-hommes-celebres-philatelie-illustre-2","title":"François Arago CEF Booklet Famous Men illustrated philately","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description and Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated philatelic sheet honors François Arago, a major figure in 19th-century science and politics. On the left side, an artistic portrait of François Arago, rendered in a watercolor style with shades of gray and blue, takes center stage. The illustration, signed by René Quillivic (Engraver, Grand Prix de Rome), is accompanied by the inscription \"Les Hommes Célèbres\" (Famous Men) and the name \"François Arago\" in black printed characters. Five yellow stars, connected by lines, evoke the Cygnus constellation, referencing astronomy, a discipline dear to Arago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right, a printed biographical text details the life and accomplishments of François Arago, including his role at the Academy of Sciences, the Paris Observatory, and his political engagement. The text is legible and structured, offering a comprehensive overview of his scientific and public career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the bottom right of the sheet, an illustrated postage stamp of Arago's portrait is affixed. This stamp bears the inscription \"Premier Jour 22 FEV 1966 Estagel\" (First Day 22 FEB 1966 Estagel), indicating a first-day-of-issue postmark, which is a sought-after element in philately. The stamp is integrated into the visual composition of the sheet, accentuating the commemorative and historical aspect of the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall presentation is understated, on a satin white background, with fine borders and an elegant layout typical of CEF (Carterie d’Edition Philatélique Française - French Philatelic Edition Card) sheets. The number \"3858\" appears in the bottom left, likely corresponding to an edition or copy number. The mentions \"CEF\" and \"N° 880 du catalogue CEF\" (No. 880 of the CEF catalog) appear on the left border of the sheet, confirming its authenticity and editorial origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe item is second-hand and sold as-is. The visible side of the sheet appears to be in very good overall condition: clear colors, legible text, well-preserved stamp and first-day postmark. No defects, creases, or obvious alterations are observable in the photographed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The CEF sheet, or \"Carte Événementielle Philatélique\" (Philatelic Event Card), is a French specialty that appeared in the 20th century, combining artistic illustration, biography, and a postage stamp with a first-day postmark. François Arago, whose memory this sheet commemorates, was the first to prove the wave nature of light and played a key role in the abolition of slavery in France in 1848.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging are ensured by a professional seller. Your purchase is handled with the utmost care to guarantee the preservation of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, François Arago, Les Hommes Célèbres, first day stamp, illustrated card, philately France, René Quillivic, event card, stamp FDC, scientific biography, commemorative sheet, philately France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54361730974023,"sku":"52175-40969c90-9161-40d8-9ea4-a6dc7abd4657-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_912baa67-4abd-4bb4-97a9-f013630044b7.jpg?v=1784285270","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-francois-arago-les-hommes-celebres-philatelie-illustre-2","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}