Sheet CEF Georges Pompidou 1911-1974 philately limited edition

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Visual Description and Typology

This illustrated souvenir sheet, identified as a CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à Faciale) sheet by the inscription in the margin, honors Georges Pompidou (1911-1974). The central part features a stylized portrait of Georges Pompidou, rendered in black on a blue, white, and red tricolor background, evoking the French flag. The portrait is accompanied by detailed biographical texts about the life and career of the former President of the French Republic, printed in black on a white background, with a neat and legible layout.

To the right, a commemorative stamp featuring Georges Pompidou, with a face value of 2.80 francs, is integrated into the sheet. It bears a First Day cancellation dated April 9, 1994, in Paris, with the mention "Georges Pompidou Premier Jour" (Georges Pompidou First Day). The illustration is signed "Royo" at the bottom right of the portrait, confirming a carefully executed artistic design.

The left border of the souvenir sheet has several perforations, typical of philatelic sheets meant to be filed in specialized albums. Printed mentions such as "N° 1167 du catalogue CEF" (No. 1167 of the CEF catalog) and "Tirage limité" (Limited edition) are visible, along with an individual print number at the bottom left: 2533.

The support features smooth paper with no apparent texture, with clear and precise printing. The overall presentation is typical of CEF productions from the 1990s, intended for philatelists seeking official and limited commemorative issues.

Condition

This CEF souvenir sheet is used and sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects: the printing is clean, without stains or creases, and the edges appear sharp. However, some slight marks related to handling or storage may be present, without significant impact on readability or general appearance.

Did you know? CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à Faciale) is an iconic series of French philatelic sheets, often issued in limited editions to accompany the release of commemorative stamps. These sheets are prized for the quality of their illustration and their official nature, with each copy numbered and often accompanied by a First Day cancellation, which guarantees the authenticity of the issue.

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