CEF Roland Dorgelès 1885-1973 First Day Cancellation Sheet Philately

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet honors Roland Dorgelès (1885-1973), a great French writer, through a neat presentation typical of First Day issues. The main part of the sheet features an artistic illustration in vivid colors (predominantly blue, green, and yellow) depicting a stylized portrait of Roland Dorgelès, created by Jacques Jubert, painter-engraver. This graphic composition immediately catches the eye with its contrasts and modern style, while highlighting the writer's face.

Below the illustration, the full name "Roland Dorgelès 1885-1973" is displayed, along with a matching postage stamp with a face value of 2.10 + 0.50, featuring a realistic portrait of the author. The stamp is canceled with a First Day postmark dated February 23, 1985, in Amiens, including Roland Dorgelès' printed signature and the "Premier Jour" (First Day) mention specific to these philatelic editions.

The right side of the sheet contains a detailed biographical text about Roland Dorgelès, tracing his career, major works, and distinctions, notably the Prix Fémina for "Les Croix de bois" and his presidency of the Académie Goncourt. The printing is crisp, the text perfectly legible, and the layout harmonious, typical of CEF commemorative sheets intended for thematic philately enthusiasts.

The sheet is surrounded by a golden border and bears the name of the illustrating artist. On the visible left edge are the CEF catalog references (n°762), as well as a printed copy number (1024), characteristic of limited or numbered editions. The whole is presented on a light cardboard support, looking clean and well-preserved on the visible side.

The surface shows a satin appearance without excessive reflection, with preserved colors and an apparent absence of stains or major defects on the illustrated and textual area. No folds, tears, or significant wear are visible on the exposed side.

Condition

Used item in very good apparent condition on the visible side. The illustration colors are vibrant, the text and stamp are crisp. Sold as is.

Did you know? Roland Dorgelès, whose real name was Roland Lecavelé, is the author of the novel "Les Croix de bois" published in 1919, a poignant testimony to the First World War. He was elected president of the Académie Goncourt in 1955 and gave his name to several literary prizes in France.

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