Jean Paulhan 1986 CEF miniature sheet canceled stamp illustration Jacques Combet

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet honors Jean Paulhan (1884-1968), a major figure in 20th-century French literature. On the visible side, the sheet features a color illustration by Jacques Combet, depicting a portrait of Jean Paulhan surrounded by motifs evoking his literary and artistic world, as well as stylized characters and an architectural structure in the background.

In the bottom left, a postage stamp issued in 1986, bearing the effigy of Jean Paulhan, can be seen, accompanied by a first-day cancellation "JEAN PAULHAN 1986 – 30 NÎMES". The overall presentation is neat, typical of CEF sheets, with the indication "Jacques COMBET artist painter, creator of the issued stamp signed the illustration of the sheet".

The right side of the sheet contains a detailed biographical text about Jean Paulhan, printed in black on a white background, recounting his career, his commitments, and his influence on French literature. The name "Jean PAULHAN 1884-1968" appears at the top of the text, highlighted to draw attention to the commemorated personality.

On the left side, technical mentions are visible, including the catalog number "N°740 of the CEF catalog" as well as information on the print run and the editing method. The copy number "9986" is clearly legible, indicating a limited edition. The general presentation is typical of commemorative philatelic sheets published by CEF, with perforations on the margin for easy filing in a binder.

The dominant colors are white, black, and pastel shades in the illustration. The whole is printed on a smooth-looking support, with a balanced layout between illustration, text, and philatelic elements.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows no major apparent defects, the print remains clear and the illustration well preserved. Slight traces of handling possible due to age and normal use for this type of sheet.

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