CEF Henri Mondor Sheet 1885-1962 philately postmarked illustration

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Description

This philatelic sheet, visible in the photo, is a CEF (Cercle des Émetteurs de France) sheet dedicated to Henri Mondor (1885-1962), a prominent figure in French medicine and literature. On the presented side, the sheet highlights a stamp depicting Henri Mondor's portrait, accompanied by a special postmark dated and located in Saint Cernin. To the right of the stamp, there is a reproduction of a drawing or engraving, signed by Marie Noëlle Goffin, as well as a handwritten text attributed to Henri Mondor, emphasizing medicine and scientific research.

The sheet features a meticulous layout, with a brown border and a white background. Several explanatory texts are printed at the top and right, providing biographical insight into Henri Mondor, as well as his work and contribution to surgery and literature. The overall presentation is clear and elegant, typical of CEF sheets, with crisp impressions and professional typography.

The black and white stamp displays Henri Mondor's profile and bears the inscription "1885-1962" as well as the commemorative postmark. The copy number "14475" is also visible in the lower left corner of the sheet, indicating a limited edition. The sheet has three perforations on the left, allowing for easy storage in a specialized binder. The illustration on the right, signed Marie Noëlle Goffin, features a stylized portrait of Henri Mondor accompanied by motifs evoking his profession as a surgeon.

On the side edge, there are the mentions "CEF" and "commemorative sheet," as well as the CEF catalog number 636. The entire sheet is dedicated to the memory of Henri Mondor, and showcases French philatelic expertise with particular attention to visual and textual details.

The text printed on the sheet is legible and offers historical context on Henri Mondor's life and work. The dominant colors are white, black, and brown, giving the whole a sober and elegant appearance. No major flaws are visible on the presented side.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The sheet appears clean, with no apparent flaws on the visible side. The impressions are clear and the perforations intact.

Did you know? Henri Mondor was one of the most respected surgeons and medical historians of the 20th century. He gave his name to several medical entities, including "Mondor's syndrome," a rare condition of the chest wall. He was also a member of the Académie française and the Académie des sciences.

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