{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-henri-moissan-timbre-1980-les-hommes-celebres-philatelie","title":"CEF sheet Henri Moissan stamp 1980 Famous Men philately","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 philatelic sheet honors Henri Moissan, a renowned French chemist and Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry in 1906. The visible side features a detailed illustration of Henri Moissan's portrait, created by René Quillivic, Grand Prix de Rome for engraving, against a nuanced brown-ochre background and graphic elements evoking his scientific work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet includes a commemorative stamp of 1.80 francs, issued in 1980, featuring Moissan. To the right of the stamp, a Paris first-day postmark dated November 22, 1980, is clearly affixed, certifying the philatelic authenticity of the set. The stamp has a blue and white background, with a stylized portrait of the scientist and legible inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text printed on the sheet details Henri Moissan's biography and major achievements, including his discovery of fluorine and his contributions to modern metallurgy. Scientific diagrams are also visible, highlighting the educational and historical aspect of this document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left edge, the official mentions \"N° 802 of the CEF catalog\" and \"Sheet illustrated by René Quillivic\" are printed, confirming the edition and origin of the sheet. The observed general condition is good: the sheet shows no apparent folds or scratches on the visible area, with a perforation on the left margin for binder storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF sheet is intended for any philately or history of science enthusiast, highlighting a major figure in French chemistry and an example of specialized editorial achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The displayed side is in good visual condition, with no notable defects on the illustrated area.\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 that earned him the Nobel Prize in 1906. His process for obtaining fluorine, extremely dangerous at the time, revolutionized inorganic chemistry and allowed the development of new industrial materials, such as special alloys and some modern steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in philatelic and historical items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day sheet, Henri Moissan stamp, CEF Les Hommes Célèbres, French philately, FDC France, illustrated stamp sheet, René Quillivic, French chemist, science on stamp, Nobel chemistry, Moissan stamp, French scientist stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54362076315975,"sku":"52181-e06011fc-754b-4c80-8d3a-f16cff0e3650-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_c80bbefd-26c3-4ac9-84df-4fe43dc0e0af.jpg?v=1784288871","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-henri-moissan-timbre-1980-les-hommes-celebres-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}