{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-la-lettre-au-fil-des-ans-6-timbres-obliteres-journees-de-la-lettre","title":"CEF Leaflet Letter Over the Years 6 canceled stamps Letter Days","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\u003eIllustrated philatelic souvenir sheet, issued by the CEF (Centrale d'Édition Philatélique - Philatelic Publishing Center), visible in the image with a neat presentation. This sheet highlights the theme \"The letter through the years,\" on the occasion of the \"Journées de la lettre\" (Letter Days). It features six different French postage stamps, all canceled with the commemorative postmark \"Journées de la lettre Paris.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stamps are aligned vertically on the left, each with a face value of 3.00 francs. The illustrations depict the evolution of letters and correspondence through the ages: from Antiquity to the modern era, including the astronaut era, the Renaissance, and other historical periods. The colors are varied, with bright and contrasting tones (blue, red, yellow, green, beige), each stamp featuring a character or a symbol of written communication according to its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right, the sheet presents a large modern illustration signed by Claude Joumiet, accompanied by the handwritten title \"La lettre au fil des ans\" (The letter through the years). A printed text in French details the history of the letter, its evolution, transmission systems, and the importance of the Post Office throughout the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet bears the number 1182 at the bottom left, indicating a limited edition. The reference \"N° 1377 au catalogue CEF\" (No. 1377 in the CEF catalog) is visible on the side strip. The white cardboard support has two perforations on the left side, typical of CEF sheets intended for binder filing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cancellations are clear and legible, adding extra philatelic value to this set. The overall condition appears very good, colors are fresh, with no visible defects on the presented side.\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. No noticeable defects on the front side; sharp corners, clean print. Limited edition No. 1182.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e CEF sheets are French philatelic documents published in limited series since the 1980s. They showcase commemorative stamp series, often accompanied by original illustrations and explanatory texts, and are highly appreciated for the quality of their presentation and historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller specializing in philately and postal collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, canceled stamp, Journées de la lettre, La Poste France, limited edition, letter through the years, Claude Joumiet, philately France, French stamp sheet, commemorative postage stamp, thematic sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54345118679367,"sku":"51855-67a09dd9-cb33-4090-a990-1a46b90fcda9-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_431ef8f6-164d-4174-804b-82db70a6e04e.jpg?v=1784075303","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-la-lettre-au-fil-des-ans-6-timbres-obliteres-journees-de-la-lettre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}