{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-philatelie-troyes-51e-congres-hotel-de-mauroy-obliteration-1998","title":"CEF Philately Sheet Troyes 51st Congress, Hôtel de Mauroy, 1998 postmark","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 the city of Troyes on the occasion of the 51st National Congress of the Federation of French Philatelic Societies. On the visible side, the sheet features a central illustration of the Hôtel de Mauroy, an emblematic half-timbered building, rendered in sepia and brown tones. The typical regional architecture is perfectly reproduced, with its half-timbering and polygonal tower, characteristic of Champagne heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, a printed text details the commercial and cultural history of Troyes, highlighting its medieval importance and its role in the Renaissance and French industrial boom. The text emphasizes the city's reconstruction after the fire of 1524, stating that Troyes is the only city in France to have retained such a medieval character. Various information about the urban fabric, cobbled streets, and half-timbered houses is legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right side of the sheet, a postage stamp illustrating a building in Troyes is affixed, accompanied by a special postmark dated May 23, 1998, bearing the inscription \"51e Congrès National de la Fédération des Sociétés Philatéliques Françaises\" (51st National Congress of the Federation of French Philatelic Societies) and the city's coat of arms. The entire piece is presented on a white cardboard backing, with a gold frame around the central composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet also includes printed mentions in the left margin: \"N° 458 du catalogue CEF,\" the limited edition indication (33,800 copies, including 13,500 on silk), as well as the individual number \"3762\" visible at the bottom left. This type of document is designed specifically for thematic philately and official commemorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe title \"TROYES\" appears at the top center, followed by an explanatory text and an artist's signature at the bottom of the illustration. The whole is composed of several printed elements and a real canceled stamp, assembled on a single visible side. No other side or back is visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The sheet shows good general preservation, with no apparent defects on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping with tracking. Experienced professional, rigorous handling of each order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet Troyes, CEF, 51st philately congress, Hôtel de Mauroy, cancelled stamp, limited edition philately, Federation of French Philatelic Societies, philatelic souvenir, commemorative card, French FDC, First Day Cover France, Troyes philately, philatelic document\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54347761680711,"sku":"51918-a893b518-51ce-4727-9ac4-a814c811dc6b-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_71029edc-e072-4ba1-a6d4-f8807a6733f4.jpg?v=1784113680","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-philatelie-troyes-51e-congres-hotel-de-mauroy-obliteration-1998","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}