{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-henri-moissan-les-hommes-celebres-timbre-1986-chimie-france","title":"CEF Henri Moissan Famous Men souvenir sheet 1986 chemistry France 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 illustrated CEF (Courrier d'Entreprise à Faciale) sheet honors Henri Moissan, an emblematic figure in French chemistry and a Nobel Prize laureate in 1906. The item features an artistic portrait of Moissan on its main side, accompanied by a laboratory diagram and the mention \"Les Hommes Célèbres\" (Famous Men). The sheet is completed by a detailed biographical text and a postage stamp issued in 1986, franked with a \"Premier Jour 22 FEV 1986 Paris\" (First Day 22 FEB 1986 Paris) postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe left part of the sheet displays a catalog number (CEF catalog N° 802) and information about the limited edition: 33,800 copies, including 20,300 offset and 13,500 on silk. The illustration on the sheet is signed by René Quillivic, Grand Prix de Rome for engraving, creator of the issued stamp. The careful presentation and typical layout of CEF editions are clearly distinguishable, with a large color illustration and technical and historical frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible stamp is illustrated with a portrait of Henri Moissan and a laboratory setup, with a face value of 1.90 F and the inscription \"1852-1907 Henri Moissan\". The round \"Premier Jour\" postmark attests to its authenticity and philatelic interest. The text on the right traces Moissan's scientific career and his discoveries, particularly the isolation of fluorine and its industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is printed on smooth white paper, with visible filing holes on the left side. The overall condition of the item, as observed in the photo, is very clean, with no apparent creases, stains, or tears on the visible side. The colors of the illustration remain vibrant and the inscriptions perfectly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF sheet is intended for enthusiasts of thematic philately, especially those interested in great French scientists, commemorative stamps, and First Day issues. It can also be suitable for decoration or as an educational resource on the history of chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as seen in the photo. Visible side in very good condition, with no notable defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Henri Moissan was the first chemist to isolate fluorine in 1886, an achievement for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1906. His electrolysis process paved the way for numerous industrial applications, particularly in the manufacture of special steels and corrosion-resistant alloys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping with tracking. Professional seller, expertise, and quality customer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: CEF sheet, Henri Moissan, first day stamp, Les Hommes Célèbres, chemistry France, scientific philately, René Quillivic, FDC France, philatelic sheet, scientist stamp, 1986 issue, great figure of chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54362181763399,"sku":"52183-5aa5028f-b420-4de6-aa96-b05598ebae4c-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_11cb89e9-075f-4930-a9bc-a1756b178f6c.jpg?v=1784290069","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-henri-moissan-les-hommes-celebres-timbre-1986-chimie-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}