CEF Philatelic sheet Édouard Herriot 100F France stamp 1872-1957

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Description

This commemorative philatelic sheet honors Édouard Herriot, a French political figure, through a meticulous presentation typical of CEF (Côte d’Émission Française) issues. On the visible side, a sepia-colored portrait of Édouard Herriot is shown, accompanied by his birth and death dates (1872-1957) printed in black, along with a detailed biographical text outlining his career. The whole is presented on a thin-framed cardboard support, characteristic of modern philatelic sheets.

The integrated stamp, with a face value of 100 francs, also features Édouard Herriot's portrait in gray and black tones, with the mention "RF" (République Française) and the legend "ÉDOUARD HERRIOT 1872-1957". To the right of the stamp is a First Day cancellation illustrated with Herriot's profile, as well as an indication of the city "TROYES - 69 LYON".

The printed text, fully legible, recalls the major stages of Herriot's life: his origins in Troyes, his political commitment, his role as Mayor of Lyon, his ministerial functions, and his presidency of the National Assembly. The entire sheet adopts a clear layout, with a marked contrast between white, black, and sepia areas.

At the top left, the CEF references and catalog number are visible: "N° 424 S. du Catalogue CEF", "N° 245/Soie". A note on the left specifies the limited edition of 33,800 copies "including 13,500 on silk", as well as the individual number of this sheet: "11034".

The item is in good condition on the visible side, with no noticeable signs of wear, creases, or stains. The text, stamp, and illustrations are clear and well-centered. No discoloration or major defects are observable on this side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major apparent defects.

Did you know? CEF sheets are French philatelic editions produced in limited series to commemorate prominent personalities or events. They generally combine a stamp, a First Day cancellation, and an explanatory text, making them appreciated pieces for their educational aspect and print quality.

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