CEF André Chantemesse 1851-1919 stamp sheet with canceled stamp

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Description

This philatelic sheet published by CEF honors André Chantemesse (1851-1919), a renowned French physician and bacteriologist. The sheet features a central black and white illustration depicting a portrait of André Chantemesse surrounded by laboratory glassware, evoking his work in microbiology and public health. The graphic composition also includes scientific motifs and an excerpt of biographical text printed on the right side of the sheet.

In the upper right corner of the sheet is a stamp bearing the effigy of André Chantemesse, accompanied by a first-day cancellation dated October 9, 1982, in Le Puy, which confirms the commemorative nature of this philatelic issue. The whole is framed with a golden fillet (golden aspect visible in the photo), adding an elegant touch to the presentation.

On the left border, there is the mention "Éditions CEF – N° 854 du catalogue CEF", as well as information on the print run of the issue. The sheet visible in the photo is carefully perforated on the left side, allowing it to be inserted into a philatelic album.

The printed biographical text traces André Chantemesse's journey, from his origins to his work on vaccination and water sanitation, highlighting his essential contribution to medicine and public health in France.

The sheet is presented on a white background, with an example number "10152" visible in the lower left. No major defects are visible on the exposed side: the surface appears clean, without apparent stains, creases or tears.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The image shows a very good overall presentation, with no notable defects on the visible side.

Did you know? André Chantemesse was one of the first to experiment with typhoid vaccination and played a central role in water sanitation in Paris, contributing to the reduction of typhoid epidemics at the end of the 19th century.

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