CEF 40th anniversary Liberation Resistance Landings stamp booklet

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Detailed description

This commemorative philatelic souvenir sheet, published by CEF (Carterie Édition Française), celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Liberation, with a particular focus on the Resistance and the Landings of the Second World War. The visible side features a central graphic composition in blue, white, and red, topped by a stylized Cross of Lorraine, an emblematic symbol of Free France. It also includes a dynamic silhouette evoking freedom and struggle, signed "Bequet", an artist renowned for his philatelic illustrations.

In the upper part, the souvenir sheet incorporates an official 3.00 F postage stamp, canceled with a round postmark bearing the inscription "6 MAI 1984 PARIS" and "Résistance Débarquements", accompanied by two black and white illustrations evoking scenes of combat and liberation. The whole is framed by a black line emphasizing the solemn character of the tribute.

Two text inserts, printed in black, recount the major stages of the Resistance and the landing operations, providing precise historical context for this document. The clear typography and the structure of the sheet demonstrate careful design, typical of CEF editions intended for thematic philately and postal history enthusiasts.

The colors of the tricolor flag are highlighted by a crisp print, with no apparent smudges on the visible area. The sheet has a matte appearance, with no shiny reflections on the photographed side. The main inscriptions are perfectly legible, notably the title "40e ANNIVERSAIRE DE LA LIBÉRATION" and the mention "RÉSISTANCE ET DÉBARQUEMENTS".

On the left edge, the mention "CEF" is visible, confirming the publisher, as well as printing references and an edition number. No major defects are observable in the photo provided: the visible surface shows no folds, stains, or traces of moisture, which attests to a good overall state of preservation for this commemorative philatelic piece.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side photographed is in good general condition, with no major apparent defects.

Did you know? The Cross of Lorraine, present on this souvenir sheet, was chosen as the symbol of Free France by General de Gaulle as early as 1940. It became a national emblem of the French Resistance, widely used on posters, insignia, and official documents during the Second World War.

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