Postage stamp sheet CEF Cordouan canceled Le Verdon-sur-Mer lighthouse

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet highlights the Cordouan lighthouse, illustrated on the front with an artistic representation of the monument, accompanied by a detailed explanatory text. On the left side of the sheet, a "Le Verdon-sur-Mer" postmark is clearly visible, with a stamp illustrating the lighthouse. The whole is presented in a transparent plastic sleeve, typical of CEF editions, with a reference printed on the left ("CEF Catalogue No. 729").

The main visual combines a stylized image of the Cordouan lighthouse, created by Jacques Gaüthier, and a printed text recounting the history and characteristics of the monument. The dominant colors of the sheet are white, black, and deep blue shades for the illustration, providing a strong contrast with the black text and light brown frames.

The sheet features a meticulous finish, with regular margins and a fine border. The typography is clear, making it easy to read the historical and technical text about the Cordouan lighthouse. The round postmark and the stamp are perfectly integrated into the composition, adding a philatelic dimension to the ensemble.

On the left side, the CEF sleeve also mentions the series ("Le beau carrousel du timbre français" - The beautiful carousel of French stamps) and the item's numbering visible at the bottom left ("1524"). The overall condition appears very good, with no visible tears, folds, or stains on the exposed side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows very good preservation, with no apparent defects.

Did you know? The Cordouan lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Gironde estuary, is the oldest lighthouse in France still in operation. Classified as a historical monument in 1862, it is nicknamed "the king of lighthouses" and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2021.

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