{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-la-television-1985-affranchi-1er-jour-philatelie-france","title":"CEF Television 1985 Sheet canceled First Day Philately France","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 FDC (First Day Cover) celebrates French television with a stylized graphic design, predominantly in shades of gray, red, and yellow, evoking a pixelated screen and a human silhouette. The central illustration, signed by Jacques Combet (legible mention), presents a modern and abstract composition, typical of the late 20th century, highlighting the technological evolution of television as a medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet features on the left a commemorative stamp \"1935 TÉLÉVISION 1985 RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 2,50\", accompanied by a postmark \"PREMIER JOUR PARIS 1985 LA TÉLÉVISION\", certifying a first day cancellation, a sought-after element in thematic philately. The colors of the stamp echo the motif of colored dots, in harmony with the overall graphic design of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top right, a printed text titled \"LA TELEVISION (1935-1985)\" traces the history of French television and its technical evolution, highlighting the inventors and engineers who contributed to its development, notably Brillouin, Weiller, Barthelemy, and the SECAM system. The text is complete, printed in black on a white background, and occupies the right side of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall presentation of the sheet is professional, with a gold border around the illustrated and textual part. On the left side strip, we find the mentions \"CEF\", the catalog number \"N°758 du catalogue CEF\", as well as the copy number \"7813\", characteristic elements of the limited editions of the CEF company, well-known in French philately for its quality editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is presented flat, with no visible signs of creases or tears on the observed side. The printing is clear, the colors vibrant and well-preserved. The filing perforations are intact on the side strip, allowing for easy insertion into a philatelic album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows no apparent major wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The CEF company (Créations Edmond Frémy) has specialized since the 1960s in the production of illustrated first day covers and envelopes, becoming benchmarks for thematic philately in France. The SECAM system, mentioned in the text, was invented in France and adopted in many countries for color television.\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. Guarantee of attentive handling of your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover, 1985 television stamp, CEF philately, France FDC, Jacques Combet, cancelled Paris, commemorative issue, illustrated stamp, SECAM, philatelic sheet, French stamp, first day cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54354363482439,"sku":"52046-b6ce4867-1ca3-4cbc-a5b9-12a7c116cbaa-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_1c1b84c0-f4ad-4afd-8117-93ed7fcb598d.jpg?v=1784207869","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-la-television-1985-affranchi-1er-jour-philatelie-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}