{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-liaison-postale-nancy-luneville-aeropostale-avion-timbre","title":"Sheet CEF Postal Link Nancy Lunéville Aeropostal plane 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 CEF philatelic sheet commemorates the first airmail service between Nancy and Lunéville, illustrated by an original drawing by Pierre Forget. The visual composition features two iconic aircraft: a Farman biplane in flight and, in the foreground, a modern aircraft bearing the Aéropostale livery. The main colors are white, blue, yellow, and red, with carefully rendered gradients in the background. The sheet also includes a postage stamp illustrated with an aircraft, with a face value of 2.50 francs, canceled with a commemorative postmark \"Liaison Postale Nancy - Lunéville\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is presented on a white cardboard backing, with a brown border surrounding the central illustration. On the left side, printed inscriptions state: \"Les Feuillets des Éditions CEF\" and \"Réalisations de la SODOP, Puteaux\", as well as the reference \"N° 1104 du catalogue CEF\". The inscription \"Tirage limité\" (Limited edition) and the individual number \"678\" are visible at the bottom left, indicating a numbered edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the sheet is dedicated to an explanatory text on the history of airmail transport in France, with a focus on the 1912 mission connecting Nancy to Lunéville. The text, printed in black, remains perfectly legible and contextualizes the historical importance of this postal link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe calligraphy \"Liaison Postale Nancy - Lunéville\" is handwritten at the top right, above the stamp. The round postmark features a stylized aircraft illustration and the date of the postal event. The whole is distinguished by a neat presentation, typical of CEF commemorative sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet has a perforation on the left, allowing it to be inserted into a specialized binder. No major defects are visible on the presented side: the surface is clean, without stains or apparent creases, and the prints are sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Visible side in very good overall condition, with no noticeable defects on the illustration or text. Print number 678.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Aéropostale was one of the first companies to organize large-scale airmail transport, playing a pioneering role in the development of the airmail network in France and internationally from the 1910s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping with tracking. Professional seller specializing in philatelic and commemorative items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, airplane stamp, commemorative cancellation, airmail service, SODOP, Pierre Forget, Nancy Lunéville, Aéropostale, numbered edition, French airmail, first flight cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54365980557639,"sku":"52240-1d44a643-0288-41cd-976e-0f0317519d6a-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_61d56ceb-3ff3-42b3-9523-d8293d8b633e.jpg?v=1784324266","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-liaison-postale-nancy-luneville-aeropostale-avion-timbre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}