CEF Sheet Travellers limited edition philately cancellation

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet entitled "Les Gens du Voyage" (The Travelers) features a meticulous composition, typical of French commemorative issues. On the visible side, there is a large color illustration signed by Sandra Jaloustre, depicting an artistic scene evoking the theme of the Travelers, with dominant warm tones (yellow, brown, orange) and a contemporary graphic style. To the right, a matching philatelic vignette echoes the aesthetic of the main illustration.

The sheet also includes a detailed explanatory text on the theme, printed in black on a white background, with the title "Les gens du voyage" in the upper left in a stylized font. To the right, a round commemorative postmark is clearly visible, bearing the inscription "Les Gens du Voyage - Paris", and a specific philatelic cancellation, characteristic of First Day Covers (FDCs) issued by the CEF.

The sheet is presented in an original CEF plastic sleeve, perforated on the left for binder filing, with the mention "N° 1111 du catalogue CEF", as well as an individual limited edition number printed in the lower left: "607". The side inscriptions confirm the CEF edition (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie), a company renowned for its thematic philatelic products.

The print quality is clear, with marked contrasts between the text, the central illustration, and the vignette. The whole highlights the artistic and educational dimension of this sheet, designed for thematic philately around nomadic peoples and their history in France.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The sheet visible in the photo shows no snags or apparent tears on the displayed side. The original plastic sleeve is also visible and in good overall condition.

Did you know? CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie) sheets are issued in limited editions to accompany French First Day stamp issues, combining artistic illustration, explanatory text, and specific cancellation. They have been a reference for thematic philately in France since the 1960s.

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