Philatelic sheet CEF 125th anniversary Red Cross France stamp

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Visual Description

This philatelic sheet, published by CEF, is dedicated to the 125^th anniversary of the Red Cross. It features a central graphic composition illustrating a stylized bouquet of red crosses, tied with a wide blue ribbon, on a gradient beige background. The ensemble occupies the left side of the sheet, immediately drawing the eye with the rhythmic repetition of red crosses on green stems.

At the top, the title "125^e anniversaire de la Croix-Rouge" (125^th anniversary of the Red Cross) is clearly printed in black. On the right, a detailed text traces the history of the Red Cross, highlighting the movement's creation in 1863 in Geneva and Henri Dunant's work. This text is perfectly legible and structured in compact paragraphs.

At the bottom right, a French commemorative Red Cross stamp (face value 2.20 + 0.40) is present, accompanied by a red cancellation illustrating a portrait and the mention "CROIX-ROUGE FRANÇAISE 93 LE BOURGET". Next to the stamp, the CEF and French Red Cross logos are visible, reinforcing the philatelic authenticity of the sheet.

The sheet is mounted on a white cardboard sheet, with a golden frame and references printed on the left side: "N° 520 du catalogue CEF", "Imprimé sur les presses de la Société Nouvelle du Phoningramme", and the number 7202 at the bottom left. The whole is perforated for binder filing.

The overall presentation is neat, with crisp printing and vibrant colors, typical of souvenir sheets issued by CEF for major French philatelic commemorations.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows very satisfactory preservation: no apparent stains, scratches, or creases on the image. The colors remain vibrant, and the text and motifs are clear. Possible traces of use or slight marks on the support sheet, without altering the legibility or presentation of the sheet.

Did you know? The first French Red Cross stamp was issued in 1914. Since then, the French Post Office dedicates a special issue each year, part of the proceeds of which is donated to the association. CEF sheets highlight these issues with illustrations and historical texts specific to each event.

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