{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-lhomme-de-tautavel-philatelie-illustration-marie-noelle-goffin","title":"CEF Sheet The Tautavel Man philately illustration Marie-Noëlle Goffin","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 philatelic sheet, issued by the CEF (Cercle des Émissoins de France), honors \"The Man of Tautavel.\" The piece features a careful composition: on the right, a large color illustration by Marie-Noëlle Goffin depicts a prehistoric skull surrounded by motifs evoking prehistory, including stylized elephants, rhinoceroses, and rocky landscapes, with a red flame effect in the foreground. The whole occupies the major part of the sheet, offering an impactful and detailed visual rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper left, a 1.40 franc stamp depicting a bison (or a prehistoric hunting scene) is affixed, accompanied by a round \"First Day\" postmark illustrated with a silhouette of the Man of Tautavel. The title \"L'HOMME DE TAUTAVEL\" is printed in black capital letters, providing a clear focal point for the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower part of the sheet includes an explanatory text in French about the discovery and archaeological importance of the Man of Tautavel, detailing the excavations, bone fragments and their dating, as well as the place of this discovery in European prehistory. The text is presented in two columns, facilitating readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe white left margin presents the technical inscriptions specific to CEF sheets, notably the catalog number \"1086,\" the mention \"Limited edition,\" and the individual numbering \"1161\" in the lower left, attesting to the limited edition of this sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole is in good apparent visual condition: the colors remain vibrant, the printing is clear, and no major alteration is visible on the presented side. The perforation on the left indicates a format designed for a binder or 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 image shows a clean sheet, with no visible folds or stains on the presented side. Please refer to the photo for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Man of Tautavel refers to a set of fossil remains discovered at the Caune de l'Arago, in Tautavel, in the Pyrénées-Orientales. These remains, dated to approximately 450,000 years old, are considered among the oldest human evidence in Western Europe. They have made it possible to better understand the evolution of Homo erectus on the European continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller. Your satisfaction is our priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day sheet, CEF, Man of Tautavel stamp, French philately, prehistoric illustration, Marie-Noëlle Goffin, FDC envelope, commemorative sheet, prehistoric man stamp, philatelic sheet, limited edition, catalog number 1086\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54345973956935,"sku":"51876-2223634f-aa8c-4a10-b0e1-3d61ca3af0ea-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_145f14d7-9f14-4a04-8d7b-d18c79754f1e.jpg?v=1784087901","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-lhomme-de-tautavel-philatelie-illustration-marie-noelle-goffin","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}