CEF Booklet Fight Against Racism friendship postmarked stamp philately

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet highlights the theme of the fight against racism and friendship. The main illustration shows two stylized hands, one green and one red, shaking in a symbolic gesture of solidarity. The words "AMITIÉ" (FRIENDSHIP) and "lutte contre le racisme" (fight against racism) are repeated in green, pink, and blue around the hands, reinforcing the universal message of tolerance.

In the upper right is a cancelled stamp with a face value of 2.30 francs, accompanied by a first-day postmark "LUTTE CONTRE LE RACISME – PARIS" (FIGHT AGAINST RACISM – PARIS). The stamp reproduces the graphic motif of the hands, ensuring visual coherence for the whole. The text printed in black details the historical context and the importance of the fight against discrimination, with a mention of the UN and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The sheet is framed by a golden fillet on a white background, with a neat presentation typical of CEF issues. In the lower left, the mention "CEF" (Cercle des Émissaires Philatéliques) as well as the catalog number "826 bis" are visible, attesting to the official and limited edition of the sheet. An individual number "309" appears in the lower right, indicating the copy from this printing.

The left part of the sheet shows perforations, indicating a format designed for filing in a philatelic album. The overall observed condition of the front face is very good, with no major visible defects in the photo.

The illustration is signed "DESSIRIER décorateur" in the lower right, specifying the author of the original visual of the stamp. The typography, bold colors, and graphic style place the whole within a contemporary aesthetic of the late 20th century.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows very good preservation, with no apparent stains, creases, or tears in the photo.

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