CEF Saint-Germain-de-Livet Calvados souvenir sheet illustrated stamp philately

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Description

This CEF illustrated philatelic sheet features the Saint-Germain-de-Livet manor, located in the Calvados department. On the left side, an artistic illustration signed by C. Haley faithfully depicts the manor's facade, recognizable by its round towers topped with slate blue conical roofs and its dressed stone walls in light and pinkish hues. The image is enhanced by a precise watercolor effect, typical of CEF sheets, which gives the scene a realistic yet delicate appearance.

The sheet also features a descriptive text on the right, tracing the history and architectural peculiarities of the site. The typography is clear and highly legible, making reading effortless. The whole is framed with a brown border, adding an elegant touch to the presentation.

At the bottom right of the sheet, an illustrated stamp of the manor is integrated, accompanied by the First Day cancellation "Saint-Germain-de-Livet Calvados". The stamp reproduces the main illustration, highlighting the same architecture with precision and finesse, and the face value of 2.20 francs is clearly visible.

The sheet is inserted into a transparent plastic sleeve, perforated on the left side, allowing for easy storage in a philatelic binder. The mention "N°1886 du catalogue CEF" appears at the top left, confirming that it is an official CEF issue. The reference "5829" also appears at the bottom left on the sleeve's margin.

The artist Claude Haley's signature is visible under the illustration, specifying that he is behind both the stamp and the sheet's design. The whole is characteristic of CEF productions, appreciated for their printing quality and their faithfulness to French monuments.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The sheet presented is in good visual condition on the front, with no visible tears or folds. The plastic sleeve shows slight handling marks consistent with typical storage.

Internal reference

5829

Did you know? The Saint-Germain-de-Livet manor, located near Lisieux, is a remarkable example of architecture combining stone, brick, and half-timbering. It was classified as a Historical Monument in 1957 and now belongs to the city of Lisieux, which notably preserves memories of the Delaroche family, including the famous painter Paul Delaroche.

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