{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-guillaume-postel-1510-1581-philatelie-timbre-france-illustre","title":"CEF Leaflet Guillaume Postel 1510-1581 philately illustrated French stamp","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 sheet honors Guillaume Postel (1510-1581), a major figure of the French Renaissance. On its visible side, the sheet features a large, colorful illustration by Marie Noëlle Goffin, evoking Postel's scholarly world. It depicts a drawn portrait of Guillaume Postel, seated at a desk, pen in hand, surrounded by architectural motifs reminiscent of a Gothic vault, stylized handwritten inscriptions, and an astrolabe. The main colors are brick red, blue, and black on a white background, with refined details and a meticulous layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right, a postage stamp bearing the effigy of Guillaume Postel is integrated into the sheet. It is canceled with a commemorative postmark \"Guillaume Postel 1510-1581 – Barenton (Manche),\" indicating a special philatelic issue. The stamp displayed has a face value of 1.40 francs. Next to the stamp, an insert presents the name \"Guillaume Postel 1510-1581\" in bold type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main text, printed to the left of the illustration, traces Guillaume Postel's biography, his role as a diplomat, orientalist, and encyclopedist, as well as his major works. In the lower left, a note specifies that the illustration is signed by the artist-engraver Marie Noëlle Goffin, who also designed the stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is surrounded by a golden border, accentuating its commemorative and decorative aspect. The limited issue number, \"6929,\" is visible in the lower left of the sheet, attesting to its numbered character. On the left edge, the mention \"N° 820 du catalogue CEF\" (No. 820 of the CEF catalog) can be seen, confirming the official edition by the CEF (Cercle des Émisseries Philatéliques Françaises).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet's presentation, clear printing, and rich illustration make it a prized item in thematic philately, both for stamp collectors and for enthusiasts of French history and culture. No major defects are visible on the presented side; the whole is clean and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Visible side in very good overall condition, with no apparent defects. Only the front of the sheet is visible in the photo; no comments on the back or edges not shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nGuillaume Postel was one of the first French orientalists and played a key role in transmitting knowledge from the Middle East to Europe. In the 16th century, he participated in diplomatic missions to Constantinople and translated several major texts into Latin and French, contributing to the rise of humanism and science in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: CEF sheet, commemorative stamp, first day cancellation, Guillaume Postel, French philately, illustrated stamp, limited edition, Cercle des Émisseries Philatéliques, first day cover, FDC France, French stamp, illustrated cover, numbered sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54361648595271,"sku":"52173-434bbc37-107c-4695-977c-8814e061590a-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_eb59919e-0cb3-4326-b571-825e74f9453f.jpg?v=1784284091","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-guillaume-postel-1510-1581-philatelie-timbre-france-illustre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}