{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-les-hommes-celebres-marc-seguin-philatelie-timbre-premier-jour","title":"CEF Sheet Famous Men Marc Seguin Philately First Day Cover Stamp","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 CEF leaflet features Marc Seguin in the \"Les Hommes Célèbres\" (Famous Men) series. The visible side presents a large color illustration of Marc Seguin's portrait, accompanied by a stylized drawing of a suspension bridge, on a yellow and gray background. The work is signed by René Quillivic, a renowned engraver, whose name appears below the illustration. Below that, the name \"Marc SEGUIN\" is clearly inscribed in black letters, along with the series title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo the right, a detailed text recounts the biography of Marc Seguin, inventor and engineer, famous for his work on suspension bridges and the steam locomotive. This text is printed in black on a white background, making it easily legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaflet includes a French postage stamp featuring Marc Seguin, with a face value of 2.50 F, in dark green. The stamp is canceled with a \"First Day\" postmark dated February 22, 1986, from Annonay, a historic location linked to the Seguin family. The postmark bears the inscription \"07100 ANNONAY - PREMIER JOUR\" with a stylized drawing of a locomotive and a bridge, recalling Seguin's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole is framed by a dark brown border. The leaflet is printed on white cardstock, and the presentation is typical of CEF First Day issues, with a neat and informative layout. The visible corners and edges are sharp, with no apparent signs of wear in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaflet is intended for philately enthusiasts, First Day document collectors, and illustrated biography lovers, and it highlights both the art of engraving and French postal history.\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 defects: vibrant colors, clear text and illustrations, well-centered and legible stamp and postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Marc Seguin (1786-1875) was one of the pioneers of railways in France and the inventor of the tubular boiler, a decisive advance for steam locomotion. He also built the first suspension bridge over the Rhône in 1825, paving the way for a new generation of engineering structures in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping with tracking. Professional seller specializing in philatelic items and historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day leaflet, CEF Les Hommes Célèbres, Marc Seguin stamp, French philately, FDC, René Quillivic, Annonay postmark, illustrated biography, philatelic document, French stamp, French FDC, stamped leaflet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54361132794183,"sku":"52168-5ca7e34b-75a4-42de-a11d-d8c5a6c5d50b-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_d62017d5-e99a-46d9-b0f1-53181cf7b53e.jpg?v=1784281070","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-les-hommes-celebres-marc-seguin-philatelie-timbre-premier-jour","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}