CEF Robert Debré 1882-1978 sheet philately illustrated silk stamp no. 835

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Description

This CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à la Française) philatelic sheet honors Robert Debré (1882-1978), a major figure in French medicine and pediatrics. The presentation features an illustrated insert, integrated onto a satin-finish cardboard support. On the left side of the sheet is a commemorative stamp bearing the effigy of Robert Debré, accompanied by a special postmark dated May 15, 1982, in Sedan, marked with the monogram "RD".

The sheet includes several printed areas: at the top, detailed biographical text on Robert Debré's career, printed in black on a white background. To the right of the stamp, two illustrations are visible: the first is a handwritten quote, and the second is a drawn portrait of Robert Debré accompanied by the title "L’Honneur de Vivre" (The Honor of Living).

The whole is framed by a golden border, adding an elegant touch to the item. The sheet bears the mention "N° 835 du catalogue CEF" on the side margin, as well as an individual number at the bottom left (here: 10651), indicating a limited edition. It is specified that 13,500 sheets were produced on silk, a sought-after feature in thematic philately and CEF editions.

The overall presentation is typical of commemorative sheets issued for French philately, with clear printing, legible text, and a harmonious composition between illustration, text, and stamp.

The note at the bottom of the page indicates that Marie Noëlle Goffin, a painter and engraver and professor at the Beaux-Arts de Lille, designed the stamp and the illustration for the sheet.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The sheet shows good overall preservation on the visible side, with no apparent folds or tears, clear printing, and well-preserved colors. Numbering and inscriptions are perfectly legible.

Did you know? Robert Debré is considered the founder of modern pediatrics in France and played a decisive role in the creation of the Children's Hospital (Hôpital des Enfants-Malades) in Paris. He was also behind the reform of French medical studies, and the Robert-Debré pediatric hospital in Paris, inaugurated in 1988, was named after him.

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