{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-philatelie-marx-dormoy-montlucon-timbre-premier-jour","title":"CEF leaflet philately Marx Dormoy Montluçon First Day stamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF philatelic sheet honors Marx Dormoy, a 20th-century French political figure, and features a composition typical of First Day issues. The main part shows a detailed portrait of Marx Dormoy, rendered in gray and bluish tones, accompanied in the background by an architectural illustration depicting a domed public building, evoking the importance of his republican commitment. The whole benefits from an elegant layout with a fine frame and biographical text on the right, printed in black on a white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet incorporates an official French Republic stamp bearing the effigy of Marx Dormoy, with a face value of 2.40 F, positioned at the bottom left of the portrait. The stamp is canceled with a \"First Day\" postmark dated September 22, 1981, in Montluçon, with a stylized reproduction of Dormoy's face and the corresponding mention. The presentation respects CEF philatelic standards, with the sheet number (2041) visible at the bottom left and lateral inscriptions indicating its numbering in the CEF catalog (No. 738) as well as publication and print run details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text printed on the right traces Marx Dormoy's career, from his beginnings in Montluçon to his national political involvement, up to his tragic death in 1941. The signature \"Jean Pheulpin, painter engraver\" at the bottom of the sheet attests to the creation of the illustration and the engraving of the stamp by this renowned artist in the philatelic field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the sheet has a smooth, satiny appearance, typical of CEF productions from this period. The motifs, printing, and typography are clear and well-preserved, with no apparent defects on the visible side. Visual details, such as the fineness of the lines and the color contrasts, demonstrate professional quality printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis First Day sheet is aimed at enthusiasts of thematic philately, collectors of French commemorative issues, and individuals interested in 20th-century political history. It can be displayed in a frame, in a display case, or integrated into a specialized album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects, nor any noticeable folds or stains on the illustrated surface or the stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à Faciale) First Day sheet is a French philatelic tradition that consists of issuing an illustrated envelope or sheet, franked and canceled on the official release day of a stamp. Jean Pheulpin, who signed the illustration of this sheet, is a renowned engraver who created numerous commemorative stamps and sheets for the French Post Office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase benefits from careful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller specializing in philatelic items and historical memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: First Day sheet, Marx Dormoy stamp, Montluçon philately, CEF France, 1981 cancellation, FDC France, First Day cover, Jean Pheulpin engraving, commemorative issue, stamp France, French FDC, historical stamped sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54358098248007,"sku":"52108-ebf5c735-2353-4ac1-849d-be6e1847a8c8-PA0.02","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f3540bbb-71a4-4d7b-9fef-2604df226282.jpg?v=1784245069","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-philatelie-marx-dormoy-montlucon-timbre-premier-jour","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}