{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-philatelie-republique-type-liberte-gandon-1985-oblitere-paris","title":"CEF philately sheet Republic type Liberté Gandon 1985 cancelled Paris","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 features a central color illustration signed by Pierre Gandon, a renowned painter and engraver, Grand Prix de Rome winner. The image depicts a female allegory on a winged horse, set against a blue, star-studded background, while a group of figures observes the scene in the foreground. The whole is enhanced by a black border and a meticulous layout on a cardboard sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right of the sheet are three Marianne postage stamps from the \"Republic Liberté type\" series, in blue (3.00), green (1.80), and red (2.20). The stamps are canceled with a clearly legible round postmark \"Liberté 1985 Paris\". The printed text on the right details the August 1985 tariff changes and the postal uses corresponding to each face value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe printing of this sheet is crisp, with clear typography and an elegant presentation, typical of CEF issues intended for philatelists. The mention \"N°781 du catalogue CEF\" is noted in the upper left, as well as the reference \"5668\" in the lower left of the support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible part of the sheet shows no major alterations: the illustration is vibrant, the stamps and postmarks are well applied, and the cardboard surface appears to be in good overall condition. The texts \"RÉPUBLIQUE TYPE ‘LIBERTÉ’\" and the illustrator's signature are clearly printed below the central image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF sheet stands out for the quality of its illustration and the presence of the three tariff values of the Liberté series, a classic of 1980s French philately. It is a display item, intended to be kept in a binder or 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; the printing, stamps, and cancellations are clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe \"Liberté\" series designed by Pierre Gandon was issued by the French Post Office starting in 1982. It is famous for marking the visual modernization of common French stamps and for the finesse of its engraving, typical of the French intaglio school's expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from rigorous tracking from preparation to dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, Liberté stamp, CEF 781, Pierre Gandon, Marianne, 1985 cancellation, philately France, Liberté stamp series, illustrated postal sheet, Paris postage stamp, first day sheet, French philately, French stamp cover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54334169252167,"sku":"51676-2e2c1231-6c39-4ed5-a59b-92b1a685e718-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_c0dd3e0d-d7b0-4ffe-9e2d-fae9caf23277.jpg?v=1783957307","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-philatelie-republique-type-liberte-gandon-1985-oblitere-paris","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}