CEF Esmeralda Victor Hugo Notre-Dame Paris stamp souvenir sheet

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet honors Esmeralda, an emblematic character from Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." The rectangular presentation features a central illustration of Victor Hugo in front of Notre Dame's Gothic architecture, executed in a contemporary graphic style. The title "ESMERALDA" appears at the top, in stylized red letters, immediately recognizable.

The sheet presents a detailed text recounting Esmeralda's tragic history and fate, accompanied by a evocation of the novel's literary and historical context. The quality printing, on smooth cardboard with a brown border, gives the whole a refined and elegant appearance.

In the bottom right, an illustrated postage stamp dedicated to Esmeralda is integrated, canceled with a round "Esmeralda Paris" postmark. This stamp, in red and green hues, shows the character of Esmeralda in a dynamic pose, adding a colorful touch to the composition. The first day cover completes the philatelic authenticity of this sheet.

On the left side, several printed mentions are visible, including the reference "N° 1668 of the CEF catalog," the mention "Limited edition," as well as the printing indication by SODOP. The presentation in a transparent plastic sleeve ensures the preservation of the sheet.

The name of the illustrator, Jean-Paul Cousin, is also indicated at the bottom of the text, adding an artistic signature to the whole. The visible side shows no apparent defect or significant sign of wear.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The face exposed in the photo shows no tears, chips, or visible stains. Clean presentation, in a transparent plastic sleeve.

Did you know? The CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à Faciale) sheet is a limited edition French philatelic issue, appreciated for the quality of its illustrations and its first day cover. These sheets are often created to commemorate major literary works, such as Victor Hugo's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," published in 1831 and quickly becoming a pillar of French literary heritage.

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