Paul Héroult CEF sheet stamp 2.20F Famous Men philately

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Description

This illustrated philatelic sheet, published by the CEF, honors Paul Héroult, a prominent figure in French industrial history. The visible side features an artistic portrait of Paul Héroult, created by René Quillivic, accompanied by chemical formulas and a symbolic illustration of aluminum production. To the right, a detailed text recounts Paul Héroult's contribution to metallurgy, particularly the electrolytic production of aluminum.

The sheet includes a 2.20 franc commemorative stamp, bearing the effigy of Paul Héroult, along with the First Day postmark dated March 10, 1984, from Thury Harcourt. The graphic composition harmoniously combines illustration, historical text, and scientific elements, offering a neat and didactic presentation, typical of CEF issues.

The dominant colors are green, brown, and blue, giving the whole a classic and educational appearance. The sheet is inserted in a protective plastic sleeve, with binder holes punched on the left, characteristic of CEF editions intended for album storage.

At the bottom left, the engraver René Quillivic, Grand Prix de Rome, is mentioned, along with the copy number 11439, attesting to the limited print run. The left side of the sheet displays information about the issue, the model (CEF registered model), and the reference catalog (No. 803).

This sheet is for thematic philately, science history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in famous figures featured on French stamps.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The presented sheet is protected in a plastic sleeve, with no apparent defects on the visible side. Inscriptions, illustrations, and the stamp are clear and well-preserved. Visible copy number: 11439.

Did you know? Paul Héroult (1863-1914) is recognized for having developed, alongside the American Hall, the electrolytic process for extracting aluminum, revolutionizing the metal industry at the turn of the 20th century. This process, called the "Hall-Héroult process," remains the basis of global aluminum production today.

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