Philatelic sheet CEF Claudine Colette illustration Cousin stamp Paris

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Description

This philatelic sheet, published by CEF, pays homage to "Claudine", the heroine of Colette's famous literary series, with a refined presentation and a full-color illustration by Jean-Paul Cousin. On the main part, the name "CLAUDINE" appears in the upper left, accompanied by an explanatory text detailing the literary and biographical context surrounding the character created in 1900. The layout includes a brown border, typical of modern commemorative sheets.

To the right, a full-color illustration depicts Claudine, a young brunette woman dressed in a green coat and a pink bow, in front of a statue in a garden evoking the world of the work. In the lower right, a postage stamp featuring the character, with a face value of €0.36, is integrated into the sheet. Next to the stamp is a black and white illustrated vignette, depicting a cat and a dog with the mentions "Claudine" and "Paris".

The sheet is printed on cardboard paper, with a smooth finish and a semi-glossy appearance visible under light. On the left border, the mention "N° 1669 of the CEF catalog" is visible, as well as publishing information relating to S.O.D.I.P. and CEF (France and abroad). The sheet also bears a limited edition number visible in the lower left.

The printed text offers a precise summary of the character's history and evolution, as well as the importance of the series in Colette's work. This sheet highlights the literary and philatelic dimension, while emphasizing the contemporary illustration and the context of its emission dedicated to Paris.

The general presentation, the color contrast, and the integration of the stamp and vignette make this sheet a choice item for enthusiasts of thematic philately and French literature. The entire item is presented on a white background, without a visible frame, and only the front face is shown in the photo.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The image shows a sheet in very good visual condition, with no apparent defects on the visible side (no folds, stains, or tears observed on this side).

Reference

No. 1669 of the CEF catalog.

Did you know? The first novel in the "Claudine" series was published in 1900 under the signature of Colette's husband, Willy. The series made its mark on French literature with its free tone and atypical female characters, contributing to Colette's literary emancipation, who would later become an emblematic figure of the 20th century.

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