{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-marx-dormoy-oblitere-montlucon-philatelie-premier-jour","title":"CEF Marx Dormoy sheet canceled Montluçon first day philately","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 souvenir sheet is dedicated to Marx Dormoy, a French political figure, and features a carefully executed color illustration. On the left side of the sheet, a detailed portrait of Marx Dormoy appears next to an architectural representation, likely an official building, against a cloudy blue sky background. On the right, a biographical text about Marx Dormoy's career is printed in black on a white background, with the title \"MARX DORMOY\" in the upper right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is enhanced with a 2.40 franc postage stamp bearing Marx Dormoy's likeness, canceled with the \"Premier Jour\" (First Day) postmark dated September 19, 1981, in Montluçon. The circular postmark features the character's face and mentions the city and date. The entire piece is mounted on a CEF (Certificat d'Expertise Philatélique) presentation sheet, the left edge of which displays printed CEF catalog information, the limited edition run (33,800 copies, including 20,300 offset and 13,500 on silk), as well as the reference number “N° 738 du catalogue CEF”. The number \"5507\" is visible in the bottom left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe souvenir sheet features a gold frame around the main illustration. The visible surface shows no major defects; the printing and colors are sharp, with a distinct contrast between the illustrated areas and the text. The presentation shows professional quality typical of CEF editions, appreciated for the clarity of printing and the fidelity of graphic details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible inscriptions include the artist's name, Jean Pheulpin, mentioned as a painter-engraver, as well as information related to the limited edition run, confirming the authenticity of the edition. The sheet is perforated on the left side, which is common for CEF presentation sheets intended for album storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible face shows no apparent wear, creases, or tears. Colors and text are well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e CEF (Certificat d'Expertise Philatélique) souvenir sheets are limited editions produced to mark the release of commemorative French stamps. Each sheet combines illustration, biography, and a first-day postmark, and is a prized item in philately for its print quality and the traceability of its edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller specializing in philately and postal collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day sheet, special cancellation, CEF Marx Dormoy, Montluçon stamp, French philately, limited edition CEF, FDC France, first day cover, illustrated sheet, French FDC, philatelic cover, commemorative stamp issue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54367103811911,"sku":"52254-6ab4e639-18c7-463f-a654-a9d21d8e3b37-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_b4119e08-a657-456c-9027-2f6ca8341822.jpg?v=1784332666","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-marx-dormoy-oblitere-montlucon-philatelie-premier-jour","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}