Philatelic sheet CEF Cour de Cassation stamp 280 FDC illustration facade

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet honors the Court of Cassation, illustrated with a French postage stamp with a face value of 2.80 francs, accompanied by a black and white photograph of a detail of the facade of the Court of Cassation, Quai de l'Horloge in Paris. The whole is presented on a cardboard support with a brown frame, typical of commemorative sheets published by the CEF (Connaissance Etude Philatélie).

The sheet presents on the left the stamp cancelled with a First Day postmark "Cour de Cassation – 2 Juin 1984 – Paris", affixed directly to the stamp. In the center, an artistic photograph shows two sculpted figures, two putti, decorative elements of the building's facade, highlighted by a wavy cut-out of the photo support. The title "COUR de CASSATION" is printed at the top left, overlooking the stamp and the explanatory text.

The text printed at the bottom of the sheet traces the history of the Court of Cassation and its role within the French judicial system. The layout, neat and readable, enhances both the stamp and the documentary aspect, in a horizontal format. The sheet is surrounded by a brown line, emphasizing the commemorative and official aspect of this edition.

On the left edge, printed mentions can be seen: "Feuille commémorative CEF", "Société des Amis du Musée de La Poste", and a reference related to the philatelic edition. The support appears to be in good general condition, with no major visible defects on the presented side.

This type of CEF sheet is appreciated for the quality of its presentation, combining stamp, postal history, and photography, thus offering a documentary and decorative piece around a major French event or institution.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The sheet visible in the photo is well preserved, with no apparent signs of wear, creases, or stains on the exposed part. The stamp, postmark, and photograph are clear and well-centered.

Did you know? The Court of Cassation, created during the Revolution in 1790, is the highest court in the French judicial system. Its role is not to re-examine the facts, but to verify the correct application of the law by lower courts. CEF sheets are often published on the occasion of significant philatelic events, such as First Day issues.

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