CEF stamp collecting Danielle Casanova illustrated postmarked stamp France

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Description

This illustrated philatelic sheet honors Danielle Casanova. On the left side, an artistic portrait of Danielle Casanova, rendered in sepia tones and enhanced with yellow and orange flowers, takes center stage. The signature "H. Sainson" is visible, indicating that the illustration and the stamp were designed by graphic artist Huguette Sainson, as mentioned at the bottom of the sheet.

In the upper right section, the sheet features a 3.00 French franc postage stamp also depicting Danielle Casanova, accompanied by a commemorative cancellation "Hommage à la femme Danielle Casanova Paris" dated March 8, 1997. The cancellation is clear and well-centered on the stamp, adding further philatelic value to the overall piece.

To the right of the image, a detailed biographical text traces the life of Danielle Casanova, a prominent figure in the French Resistance and an activist, with information about her commitment and her destiny. The text highlights her historical role and her memory.

The overall appearance of the sheet is clean, with a gold border framing the illustration and text. The support has a cream-white background, with no apparent defects on the visible side. The printing of the text and graphic elements is sharp, with no signs of wear or visible alteration.

On the left edge, the mention "CEF" as well as the limited edition number are visible, highlighting the special edition of this philatelic sheet. This type of presentation is typical of CEF issues, designed to showcase significant personalities and events through French philately.

Condition

Used item, sold as seen in the photo. The presented side shows no major defects, scratches, or stains. The sheet retains a beautiful printing freshness and a neat presentation.

Did you know? Danielle Casanova, born in 1909 in Ajaccio, was a great figure of the French Resistance. Arrested for her clandestine activities, she was deported to Auschwitz where she died in 1943. Her commitment is commemorated through various stamps and monuments in France. CEF sheets are renowned for their illustration quality and are regularly produced in limited editions, thus highlighting major historical figures.

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