Sheet CEF Palais Idéal Facteur Cheval illustrated 2.10 stamp philately France

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Description

This illustrated philatelic sheet, published by the CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie), pays tribute to Facteur Cheval's Palais Idéal. The front features a carefully crafted graphic composition, blending illustration and text. To the left, a stylized portrait of Facteur Cheval signed by Pierre Albuisson appears in purple, accompanied by a detailed drawing of the Palais Idéal in the background, in black and purple tones, offering a striking visual contrast.

The sheet includes a French postage stamp with a face value of 2.10 francs, postmarked with a first-day cover stamp also depicting the Palais Idéal. The whole is framed by a golden border, typical of CEF editions, and the presentation highlights the architectural and historical theme of the site located in Hauterives.

The explanatory text, printed in black on a white background, recounts the history and uniqueness of the Palais Idéal, a true masterpiece of outsider architecture built by Ferdinand Cheval. The signature of the engraver Pierre Albuisson appears at the bottom left of the illustration. The visible side of the sheet shows no major alterations, with crisp printing and well-preserved colors.

In the left margin, there are the mentions "N° 731 du catalogue CEF", as well as the handwritten numbering "1187", attesting to the limited edition. The white cardboard backing has two perforations on the left side, typical of CEF sheets intended for album filing.

This sheet is aimed at philatelists looking for commemorative products on French heritage, as well as enthusiasts of thematic postal illustrations. It is a high-quality document for showcasing a specialized collection on French issues or illustrated postal art.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The image shows very good preservation of the visible side, with no visible stains or prominent creases. The printing, colors, and stamp are clear. The lateral perforations and numbering are original. Any other information on the condition concerns only the area visible in the photo.

Did you know? Facteur Cheval's Palais Idéal, located in Hauterives in the Drôme region, was built between 1879 and 1912 by Ferdinand Cheval, a rural postman. Inspired by his rounds and his dreams, he single-handedly built this unique monument, now recognized as a masterpiece of outsider architecture and classified as a historical monument since 1969.

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