CEF Paul Héroult Souvenir Sheet Famous Men Philately France

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Description

This illustrated CEF sheet celebrates Paul Héroult, a prominent figure in French industrial history, as part of the "Famous Men" series. The front side features a drawn portrait of Paul Héroult in color, accompanied by graphic motifs evoking chemistry and the aluminum industry. The composition includes chemical formulas (Al₂O₃, 2Al₂O₃), a stylized electrolytic cell, and the engineer's name. The illustration is signed by René Quillivic, a renowned engraver and creator of the issued stamp.

In the upper right corner of the sheet, an official postage stamp is affixed, bearing Paul Héroult's likeness, accompanied by a First Day cancellation (round cachet "1er Jour 1983 Paul Héroult Forges de Tréguier"). A detailed biographical text about Paul Héroult, his inventions, and his industrial achievements occupies the right side, printed in black on a white background. Perforations on the left side indicate that it is intended for a philatelic album.

The sheet features a meticulous layout typical of CEF editions, with a thin border, editorial information in the margin ("N° 803 du catalogue CEF", "Tirage de l’émission limité : 33.800 exemplaires", "5600"), as well as the mention of offset and silk screen printing. The front side shows no significant signs of wear or notable defects.

The main colors are black, off-white, shades of green and brown for the illustration, and the stamp is in blue-green and gray tones. The print quality and sharpness of the texts and illustrations are consistent with CEF productions of the contemporary period.

Condition

Used item sold as is, front in very good visual condition, with no apparent defects on the observable area.

Did you know? Paul Héroult (1863-1914) was the inventor of the alumina electrolysis process, the foundation of industrial aluminum production. His discovery, simultaneous with that of Charles Hall in the United States, revolutionized the global metallurgical industry at the end of the 19th century.

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