{"product_id":"feuillet-cef-unesco-1984-premier-jour-paris-philatelie-illustration-quillivic","title":"UNESCO CEF leaflet 1984 first day Paris philately illustration Quillivic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThis CEF philatelic souvenir sheet honors UNESCO with an issue dated October 20, 1984, illustrated by René Quillivic. It features three French postage stamps, franked and canceled with the \"Premier Jour UNESCO PARIS 20 OCT. 1984\" postmark. The composition includes a large central illustration of the monolithic church of Lalibela in Ethiopia, rendered in sepia and brown tones, accompanied by explanatory texts about the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Lalibela, Sanaa, and Kotor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left side of the sheet, three stamps are affixed, each bearing a clear first-day cancellation. The inscriptions \"UNESCO\", \"Premier Jour\" (First Day), as well as the date and location (Paris), are perfectly legible on each postmark. The stamps are aligned vertically, each illustrating a monument corresponding to the UNESCO theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is framed by a black border, with the word \"UNESCO\" inscribed vertically on the right. The French text details the history and importance of the featured sites, with distinct paragraphs for Lalibela (Ethiopia), Sanaa (Yemen), and Kotor (Montenegro). The lower part specifies that the illustration is signed by René Quillivic, Grand Prix de Rome winner and creator of the stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the margin, the CEF catalog reference (\"N° 248 du catalogue CEF\") and a mention of a limited edition are visible. The sheet also includes a handwritten or printed copy number (\"3421\"), visible at the bottom left. The overall presentation is neat, typical of CEF sheets intended for thematic philately and first-day cover collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible support is a perforated plastic sleeve suitable for filing, attesting to its preservation in a professional philatelic context. No major defects are apparent on the visible side: the stamps, cancellations, and illustrations are clear, with no visible stains or tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e  \nUsed item sold as is, visible side in very good general condition. The stamps, illustrations, and cancellations are well-preserved, with no notable defects on the visible part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThe term \"Premier Jour\" (First Day) refers to the official date a stamp is put into circulation. CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à la Française) sheets are renowned for their limited editions and collaborations with famous illustrators, including René Quillivic, who signed numerous French philatelic works in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e  \nFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from rigorous tracking to ensure the best possible experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: first day cover sheet, UNESCO stamp, CEF philately, René Quillivic, Paris 1984, FDC envelope, First Day cancellation, Lalibela Sanaa Kotor, France stamp sheet, UNESCO stamp, philatelic cover, philatelic illustration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54338562163015,"sku":"51737-61421014-fc8b-4eb2-9da7-108cdd1678b1-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_6bff1997-e6dd-4360-8ffd-5b28402d8b30.jpg?v=1783993912","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-cef-unesco-1984-premier-jour-paris-philatelie-illustration-quillivic","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}