CEF PHILEX JEUNES NEVERS 1988 souvenir sheet golden illustration postage stamp

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Description

This philatelic sheet published by CEF features an illustration dedicated to the PHILEX JEUNES NEVERS event of 1988. On the visible side, two main motifs resembling stamps can be distinguished: on the left, a blue visual with the text "PHILEX JEUNES 88" and a stylized globe; on the right, a golden motif depicting a heraldic lion accompanied by the mention "NEVERS" in capital letters. Both illustrations are bordered by a golden trim evoking the perforations of a classic postage stamp, giving the whole a refined aesthetic typical of French philatelic commemorative sheets.

In the upper left corner of the sheet is a real postage stamp, with a face value of 2.00, accompanied by a commemorative postmark "PHILEX JEUNES 88 NEVERS". This type of presentation is characteristic of CEF editions, which generally associate an authentic stamp with a specific event cancellation, as well as an original illustration.

The lower part includes printed text, visible on the front, explaining the context and objective of PHILEX JEUNES, an event aimed at promoting philately among young people. The illustration of the sheet is signed by Jean-Paul Veret-Lemarinier, graphic designer and illustrator, as indicated in the caption.

The sheet features a predominance of blues and gold, with clear motifs and legible inscriptions. The support appears to be cardboard, typical of CEF productions, but no precise indication of the material is given in the keywords or on the image. On the left margin, the mentions "CEF" and the limited print run number of 33,800 copies are found, including 20,300 offset and 13,500 on silk.

The left edge of the sheet is perforated, allowing it to be inserted into a philatelic collection album. The reference number "7538" appears at the bottom left, testifying to its authenticity in the CEF catalog.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side, photographed, shows no major apparent defects: vibrant colors, clear text and illustrations. Slight traces related to handling or storage are possible, but not visible in the photo.

Did you know? CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à la Française) sheets are renowned for their limited editions and original illustrations created by famous artists. Each sheet commemorates a philatelic or historical event, with a special cancellation and a numbered print run, making them sought-after items in the philatelic market.

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