{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-marionnettes-jean-delpech-oblitere-charleville-mezieres","title":"Sheet CEF Marionnettes Jean Delpech cancelled Charleville-Mézières","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 (Covers Éditions Philatéliques) sheet features a colorful composition dedicated to the theme of puppets, with a central illustration signed by Jean Delpech, a renowned artist and engraver. The image depicts a stylized puppet theater, with characters in vibrant and expressive costumes, framed by stylized vegetation at the top of the decor. The illustration is distinguished by its vivid shades of red, green, yellow, and pink, and a layout evoking the world of performance and popular tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right corner of the sheet is a franked postage stamp, accompanied by a pictorial cancellation from Charleville-Mézières, a city emblematic of the art of puppetry. The text printed on the right side of the sheet details the history and tradition of puppets, as well as their cultural importance in France and internationally. The inscriptions are clear and perfectly legible, adding a documentary dimension to the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mention \"N° 850 du catalogue CEF\" is visible in the upper left, as well as the reference \"13042\" in the lower left of the sheet. The left edge of the sheet, perforated with two holes, suggests a presentation intended for a philatelic collection binder. The mention of a limited edition and the signature of the illustrator, Jean Delpech, are also present, attesting to the authenticity and editorial character of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ensemble exhibits clear print quality, with crisp colors and a beautiful highlighting of the subject. The overall aesthetic, typical of CEF productions from the 1980s, appeals to enthusiasts of thematic philately and postal art. No dimensions are mentioned on the sheet, but the format is that commonly used for this type of philatelic presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sheet also highlights the specificity of the illustration, created by a renowned engraver, which gives the object added value for any presentation or exhibition on the theme of puppets, theater, or graphic art related to stamps.\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 a clear print, with no apparent defects in the provided image. No noticeable wear, stains, or tears are observable in the photographed area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Every four years, Charleville-Mézières hosts the World Festival of Puppet Theaters, a major international event founded in 1961 that brings together puppet artists and companies from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging, fast shipping, and tracked delivery by a professional seller. Packaging suitable for preserving the integrity of the sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, canceled stamp, Jean Delpech, puppets, Charleville-Mézières, postal art, puppet theater, France stamp, philately, French stamp, thematic sheet, Jean Delpech illustration, special cancellation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54338220917063,"sku":"51726-f9900028-b44b-4c02-9489-3b190b3ab044-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_88a25df8-74a0-44bd-9506-ce68af6cc7c6.jpg?v=1783987307","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-marionnettes-jean-delpech-oblitere-charleville-mezieres","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}