CEF Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur sheet, philately, illustration by Bourgeat

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet highlights the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The visible side features a large, colorful illustration, signed "M. Bourgeat," depicting a stylized landscape of the region, with a beach, sea, Mediterranean vegetation, and mountains in the background. The design is enhanced by vibrant hues and graphic work typical of the 1980s-1990s, giving the whole an elegant and evocative aesthetic.

At the top, the title "PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D’AZUR" is printed in stylized blue letters. On the right, a schematic map of the region is framed in blue, with the main geographical subdivisions. A descriptive text occupies the upper left part, presenting the characteristics and history of the region, written in French and carefully printed.

The sheet includes a "Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur" postage stamp with a face value of 1.00, accompanied by a "13 MARSEILLE" cancellation dated April 6, 1985. The entire set is showcased in a transparent three-hole punched sleeve, typical of CEF editions for philately. The mentions "CEF Domfil" and "Commemorative sheet" appear in the margin, as well as the individual number 11811 at the bottom left.

The print run for this issue is specified on the side margin: 33,800 copies in total, of which 20,300 are offset and 13,500 are silk. The sheet presented here belongs to the offset series, with a smooth finish and a crisp rendering of colors and patterns. The cardboard backing emphasizes the quality of printing and presentation characteristic of CEF products.

This set is intended for thematic philately enthusiasts interested in French regions or illustrated cartophily. The neat presentation, the presence of an authentic stamp with a First Day cancellation, and the signed illustration make this sheet a visually attractive and informative document about Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The image shows a sheet in good overall condition, with no apparent signs of creasing, staining, or tearing on the visible side. The plastic protection appears clean and intact. No handwritten annotations are visible.

Did you know? The CEF company (Courrier d’Entreprise Philatélique) has been renowned since the 1950s for its First Day Sheets, combining stamps, special cancellations, and original illustrations entrusted to recognized artists. Maurice Bourgeat, who signed the illustration of this sheet, designed many French stamps and philatelic documents, bringing an artistic touch to each issue.

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