CEF philately souvenir sheet Marianne Sabine 1979 France canceled stamps

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Description

This illustrated philatelic sheet, published by CEF, highlights the theme of "Marianne Type" and "Sabine Type" stamps issued in France. The presentation shows a series of ten stamps reproducing different portraits of Marianne, the emblematic figure of the French Republic, with issues spanning from 1944 to 1976. Each stamp is reproduced in color, accompanied by its issue date and the name of the associated engraver or artist (Dulac, Decaris, Gandon, Muller, Cocteau, NEF, Cheffer, Béquet).

On the right side of the sheet, a large stylized illustration of a "FRANCE 0.90" stamp in magenta, depicting the face of Béquet's Marianne, occupies a central position and immediately catches the eye. This graphic composition, with vibrant colors on a white and pale blue background, highlights the stamp's motif and emphasizes the importance of Marianne in French postal history.

The bottom of the sheet features three clearly visible "SABINE PARIS" cancellation marks, testifying to the commemorative nature of this CEF sheet. The mention "Type Sabine 1979" is also visible, indicating the year of issue.

The left side of the support displays the sheet number (4035), the CEF reference, as well as publishing information, confirming the authenticity and provenance of this philatelic item. The entire sheet is perforated on the side, allowing for insertion into a specialized binder or album.

This sheet thus combines philatelic reproductions, a careful layout, and cancellation elements, making it an excellent medium for presenting or storing French stamps on the theme of Marianne and Sabine.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The sheet has a clean surface, with no visible fold marks or tears on the displayed side. The colors remain vibrant and the inscriptions are perfectly legible.

Did you know? The "Marianne de Béquet," represented on the main stamp of this sheet, was issued starting in 1977 and became one of France's major postal symbols until the early 1980s. The "Sabine" series, engraved by Pierre Gandon, is famous for its modern design, inspired by a painting by Jacques-Louis David.

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