{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-marianne-sabine-1979-timbres-obliteres-france-philatelie-1","title":"CEF Marianne Sabine 1979 sheet cancelled stamps France philately","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF philatelic sheet honors the \"Marianne\" and \"Sabine\" types through a meticulous presentation of French stamps issued between 1944 and 1979. The main part features twelve original stamps, each reproducing an iconic portrait of Marianne by different artists (Dulac 1944, Decaris 1960, Gandon 1945, Muller 1955, Cocteau 1961, La NEF 1969, Cheffer 1967, Béquet 1976), accompanied at the bottom by four \"Sabine\" type stamps from 1979 in various colors (violet, green, red, brown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is arranged on a light grey card sheet with a gold border. To the right, a large stylized reproduction of a blue \"Sabine\" 0.70 FRANCE stamp takes center stage, enhancing the visual impact. The \"Sabine\" stamps are cancelled with specific round postmarks, legibly dated 1979, mentioning \"Rue du Louvre\" in Paris, which confirms a special philatelic issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper left, the references \"N° 510 S Spécial\" and \"N° 331\/Sole Spécial\" are printed. The mention \"Édité par CEF\" is clearly visible on the side margin, with the individual number 8240 punched in the lower left. The sheet also indicates a limited edition of 20,000 copies, 11,000 of which were offered and 9,000 sold by subscription, highlighting CEF's specific editorial approach for this commemorative series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn explanatory note printed in the lower right specifies the artistic and commemorative purpose of the sheet, centered on the \"Sabine\" and Marianne series. The overall condition of the sheet, on the visible side, appears clean, without apparent defects or folds; the colors of the stamps and prints remain vibrant and contrasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, as seen in the photo. The presented side shows no major signs of wear or visible stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The 1979 CEF \"Sabine\" sheet celebrates the new effigy created by engraver Pierre Gandon, inspired by David's painting \"The Rape of the Sabine Women.\" This effigy marked a turning point in French stamp history, gradually replacing previous Mariannes from the late 1970s onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure packaging and fast shipping, professional processing of your order by AFW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF France, Marianne stamp, Sabine 1979, cancelled stamps, commemorative sheet, French stamp sheet, special CEF issue, French philately, Marianne Decaris, Sabine Gandon, French stamps, stamp collecting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54348796428615,"sku":"51938-2583e174-1b1e-4a6c-ae0c-7adae39eba03-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_1ae2ecf9-45db-4572-88ef-2f2db2e0e8a9.jpg?v=1784125689","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-marianne-sabine-1979-timbres-obliteres-france-philatelie-1","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}