{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-republique-type-liberte-timbres-obliteres-france-philatelie","title":"CEF Sheet Republic type Liberty cancelled stamps France philately","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 philatelic sheet issued by CEF features the \"Liberty type Republic\". On the left side, a vibrant color illustration depicts a woman draped in a yellow fabric, holding a French flag, in an artistic interpretation inspired by Eugène Delacroix's famous composition \"Liberty Leading the People\". This visual work is signed by Pierre Gandon, an engraver and creator of numerous emblematic stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe right side of the sheet presents a set of five French postage stamps, all bearing the effigy of the \"Liberty\" female profile. Each stamp displays a different color (grey, green, blue, red) and a distinct face value. Two \"Liberté Paris\" cancellation stamps are clearly affixed, attesting to the philatelic authenticity of the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA perfectly legible text box details the artistic and symbolic context of the \"Liberty\" profile, evoking both Delacroix's romantic inspiration and Pierre Gandon's work. The text highlights the continuity of the representation of the Republic in French iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is mounted on a white cardboard support, adorned with a golden line. On the left edge is the mention \"Éditions CEF\" as well as a reference number (816) and the individual number 6099, visible on the edge. The general appearance is that of a prestige sheet, designed to enhance the postal history and the art of stamps in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis CEF sheet is a representative piece of French philately, ideal for highlighting a theme on the Republic, Liberty, or great French engravers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The sheet is generally well-preserved, with no apparent defects on the visible side. The colors remain clear, the inscriptions legible, and the stamps well-centered. The edge and support show slight signs of use consistent with philatelic handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThe \"Liberty\" profile engraved by Pierre Gandon was used on many French stamps from the 1980s. This effigy is inspired by the great female figures of the Republic and was selected for its balance between modernity and tradition, becoming one of the most widely circulated faces of French mail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in philately and postal collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet France, Liberty stamp, cancelled CEF, Marianne stamp, first day cover, Pierre Gandon, Delacroix Liberty, Paris cancellation, French philately, French stamp sheet, Republic Liberty, French stamp sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54355504333127,"sku":"52065-cbbad6bf-f0a1-4045-8402-473e6411ebca-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_e4cddfbc-fd93-4f5f-9bf3-539bcb720f27.jpg?v=1784219270","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-republique-type-liberte-timbres-obliteres-france-philatelie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}