Philatelic souvenir sheet CEF Carnival Venice in Paris illustration F. Havar

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Description

This philatelic sheet, published by CEF, features a theme centered around the "Carnaval Venise à Paris" (Venice Carnival in Paris). On the visible side, a detailed text accompanies a central illustration depicting a carnival character in a colorful costume against a graded yellow and blue sky. The illustration, signed within the image, stands out for its expressive graphic style, typical of a contemporary artistic approach to event philately.

The sheet also includes a reproduction of the stamp associated with this carnival, visible in the insert on the right, as well as a commemorative "Carnaval Venise à Paris" postmark adorned with a coat of arms and the inscription "Les Enfants du Paradis" (The Children of Paradise). This meticulous presentation, characteristic of CEF emissions, highlights both the artistic and philatelic dimensions of the object.

The border of the sheet displays several technical notations: "N°798 du catalogue CEF" (No. 798 of the CEF catalog), "CEF - Le Nouveau Modèle Déposé" (CEF - The New Registered Design), as well as information about the publisher and the limited edition. The individual number "5196" is visible at the bottom left, attesting to its authenticity within the published series.

The text printed on the visible side traces the history and tradition of the carnival, evoking its origins, evolutions, and its revival in Paris. The entire piece is printed on a matte-finish support, with a clean finish and regular edges.

The layout of the sheet, with its wide margins, main illustration, and inscriptions, makes it an ideal medium for showcasing a thematic event or a philatelic collection focused on festivals and customs.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows good overall preservation, with no notable defects on the illustrated part or the printed texts. No folds, stains, or tears are observable in the photographed area.

Reference

N°798 of the CEF catalog, individual number 5196.

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