CEF Nature Conservation Leaflet First Day Isard Stamp France

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet is dedicated to the theme "Nature Conservation", specifically illustrating the Pyrenean chamois (Isard). The piece features a large central color visual depicting two chamois in a mountain setting, signed by illustrator B. Haley. To the right, a matching French stamp (face value 1.65 F) reprises the same theme, accompanied by a first-day cancellation from Tarbes, perfectly legible and adorned with a stylized chamois.

The sheet is printed on white cardboard with a black border, and includes numerous explanatory texts about the species, its biology, and its preservation in the Pyrenees National Park. The inscriptions "PROTECTION DE LA NATURE" (NATURE CONSERVATION) and "L'ISARD" (THE CHAMOIS) are clearly visible at the top and bottom of the sheet. The serial number 15433 is printed at the bottom left, indicating a limited edition.

On the left, the mentions "N° 167 du Catalogue CEF" (No. 167 of the CEF Catalogue) and "Éditions CEF, 2, rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, Nice" confirm the origin and specialized publisher. The sheet is perforated with two holes on the left edge, designed for easy filing in a philatelic album.

The printed text, in French, details the ecological importance of the chamois, its physical description, and its habitat. The sheet also includes a translation into several languages, visible at the bottom left. The whole presents a neat finish, with clear printing and vibrant colors on the visible side.

The central illustration, in a naturalist style, highlights mountain fauna and the awareness-raising mission carried by thematic philately. This sheet combines an educational and aesthetic approach, typical of CEF productions from the 1980s-1990s.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible front side is in good general condition, with no apparent defects on the image, stamp, or cancellation. The item shows slight signs of use consistent with album storage.

Did you know? The chamois (Rupicapra pyrenaica) is an emblematic species of the Pyrenees. It has been featured on philatelic issues to raise awareness about the preservation of mountain biodiversity. CEF sheets, published in limited editions, are sought after for their quality of illustration and thematic documentation.

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