Philately FDC Mountain Elm stamp 1989 illustrated botany

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet features the Mountain Elm, an emblematic tree of European flora. The item presents a large color illustration of an elm, accompanied by a vertical frieze of detailed leaves on a green background. On the right side, there is a watercolor of a wooded landscape with a building and mountains in the background, highlighting the botanical and educational nature of the sheet.

The left side of the sheet contains a descriptive text about the Ulmus genus, its botanical characteristics, traditional uses, and properties. The text is printed in black on a white background, framed by a golden fillet. A First Day cancellation from 1989, located in Orléans, accompanies the postage stamp illustrated with a tree and an elm leaf, with the mention "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE" at the top of the stamp.

This sheet is an exhibition model published by CEF (Cercle des Émissoins Philatéliques Françaises), with catalog reference No. 788 visible at the top left. The mention of a limited edition of 33,800 copies can also be read. The presentation is neat, with perforations on the left side for binder filing.

The entire item is printed on smooth surface paper, with vibrant colors and a clean border. The inscriptions and illustrations are sharp, with no apparent major visual defects on the visible side. The sheet highlights both thematic philately and botany through a didactic and elegant layout.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible surface of the sheet appears clean, with no creases or tears on the photographed part. The colors are well preserved. Some slight handling marks are possible due to age or storage.

Did you know? The issue of French stamps on the theme of remarkable trees began in the late 1980s, highlighting the diversity of national plant heritage. First Day sheets, like this one, are highly prized for their documentary and artistic value, often illustrated by specialized artists such as Huguette Sanson, mentioned here for the illustration of the stamp and the sheet.

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