{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-jacques-callot-philatelie-timbre-500-f-illustre-pierre-forget","title":"CEF sheet Jacques Callot philately stamp 500 F illustrated Pierre Forget","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 philatelic sheet, published by the CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie), pays tribute to Jacques Callot, a famous 17th-century Lorraine engraver. On the visible side, a dense biographical text in French, tracing Callot's life and work, is printed in black on a white background. To the right, a large crayon illustration depicts Jacques Callot's portrait surrounded by several sketched silhouettes, signed by Pierre Forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet includes a commemorative stamp with a face value of 500 F, accompanied by a special \"First Day of Issue\" cancellation dated June 8, 1991, in Nancy, with a stylized effigy of Callot. The stamp itself features one of Callot's works, with the mention \"Jacques Callot, Portrait of Claude Deruet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right, the title \"JACQUES CALLOT\" is printed in capital letters, while in the lower right, a note specifies that the illustration on the sheet is the work of Pierre Forget. The sheet features a thin border and a meticulous layout, typical of CEF issues, with balanced graphic and textual elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left side, there are perforations for filing in a binder, the mention \"Limited edition,\" as well as the individual number 1748. The reverse side is not visible in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF sheet is used and sold as is. The visible side shows good overall preservation, with clear prints, well-contrasted colors, and no major apparent defects in the photographed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Jacques Callot (1592-1635) is considered one of the greatest masters of engraving in Baroque Europe. He notably perfected the etching technique and influenced many artists with his scenes of war, fairs, and popular life. His work left a lasting mark on the history of graphic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller. Your sheet will be carefully protected to ensure its safety during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, Jacques Callot stamp, CEF, first day cover, FDC, Pierre Forget, French philatelic issue, illustrated engraving, limited edition, 500 franc stamp, first day Nancy, philately sheet, French stamp sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54370273624391,"sku":"52286-862f2137-130d-4227-ae54-d4495202ad42-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_f2e1831d-85f6-45f6-a3d4-7c61dc05e0f9.jpg?v=1784351867","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-jacques-callot-philatelie-timbre-500-f-illustre-pierre-forget","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}