{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-robert-debre-1882-1978-philatelie-timbre-illustre-soie-n-835","title":"CEF Robert Debré 1882-1978 sheet philately illustrated silk stamp no. 835","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 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e\nRobert 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed. Professional seller specializing in philatelic items and historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: France stamp sheet, CEF philately, Robert Debré, commemorative stamp, philatelic silk, first day postmark, philatelic document, stamp engraving, history of medicine, first day cover, FDC France, French stamp sheet\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54368349618503,"sku":"52263-e349345d-6e9e-4258-a84a-bb8a112e4c10-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_1c8edfec-78e3-47b5-abb1-efd645e20e47.jpg?v=1784338066","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-robert-debre-1882-1978-philatelie-timbre-illustre-soie-n-835","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}