CEF Sheet Paul Héroult Famous Men First Day cover

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Description

This illustrated sheet pays tribute to Paul Héroult, a prominent figure in French scientific history, known for his work on aluminum electrolysis. On the left side, an artistic portrait of Paul Héroult, signed Quillivic, takes center stage, accompanied by graphic elements evoking aluminum chemistry (chemical formulas, technical symbols) and a stylized representation of an industrial furnace.

On the right side of the sheet, a detailed biographical text retraces Paul Héroult's career and major innovations in metallurgy. The text is printed in black on a white background, making it easy to read. The layout highlights the portrait and scientific elements, reinforcing the educational and commemorative nature of the sheet.

The sheet includes a commemorative stamp "Les Hommes Célèbres – Paul Héroult" with a face value of 2.20 F, illustrated with the same portrait. This stamp is canceled with a "Premier Jour" (First Day) postmark dated February 17, 1986, located in Thury Harcourt, attesting to the special philatelic issue. The First Day postmark is clear and well-positioned on the stamp.

In the bottom left, the mention "Feuillet illustré par René Quillivic, Grand Prix de Rome de gravure et créateur du timbre émis" (Sheet illustrated by René Quillivic, Grand Prix de Rome for engraving and creator of the issued stamp) is visible, confirming the artistic origin of the sheet. The overall presentation is neat, with straight edges and quality printing.

The sheet is inserted into a transparent plastic sleeve, typical of CEF (Cercle des Émetteurs de France) presentations, with a perforation on the left for binder storage. The catalog number "883" is visible in the upper left, ensuring reference within CEF editions.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The sheet appears to be in good overall condition, with no major creases or visible stains on the displayed side. The printing, postmark, and stamp are clear. Presentation sleeve included.

Did you know? Paul Héroult (1863-1914) was one of the inventors of the electrolysis process for the industrial production of aluminum, a breakthrough that revolutionized the global metallurgical industry at the end of the 19th century. His process is still the basis of aluminum production today.

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