First day cancelled philatelic souvenir sheet CEF André Chantemesse 1851-1919

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Description

This illustrated philatelic sheet honors André Chantemesse (1851-1919), a French physician and bacteriologist. It is a CEF edition, recognizable by its meticulous presentation and the typical print quality of these productions. On the main part, there is a detailed portrait of André Chantemesse, surrounded by laboratory glassware (flasks, globes, tubes), evoking his scientific field. In the center-right, a commemorative stamp dedicated to Chantemesse is affixed, accompanied by a "first day" postmark dated June 18, 1988, in Paris, with a reproduction of the portrait. The right part of the sheet presents a biographical text tracing the scientist's career and major discoveries. The entire sheet is framed with a golden fillet, adding an elegant finish to the item.

The stamp, perfectly integrated into the composition, also displays Chantemesse's portrait and a face value of 2.20 francs. The first day postmark includes the mention "PARIS" and the issue date. The careful layout, typical of CEF sheets, combines illustration, explanatory text, and philatelic elements on matte-finish paper, with black, white, and shades of gray printing, enhanced by the golden frame.

This sheet is intended for thematic philately, particularly concerning major French scientific figures, medicine, and postal history. The illustration of laboratory glassware echoes Chantemesse's work on vaccination and bacteriology. The printed text (in French) details his career, research, and commitment to fighting infectious diseases.

On the left side of the photo, a perforation typical of sheets inserted into CEF binders or catalogs is visible, as well as the mention "Éditions CEF" and a visible reference number: 10151. No other elements, marks, or inscriptions appear on the visible side.

The overall condition of the sheet, as observable in the photo, appears very good: no folds, stains, or visible signs of wear on the presented side. The edges and corners seem sharp. The print is clear, without discoloration or apparent defects.

Condition

Used item, sold as shown in the photo.

Did you know? André Chantemesse was a pioneer in typhoid fever vaccination. He developed, with Fernand Widal, a subcutaneous vaccination method, which saved many lives, especially during World War I.

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