{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-europa-1972-timbre-oblitere-paris-strasbourg","title":"CEF Europa 1972 stamp souvenir sheet canceled Paris Strasbourg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis philatelic sheet, published by CEF, highlights the Europa 1972 issue. It features a carefully designed layout with a golden border and crisp printing. On the left side, there is a red Europa CEPT 0.90 stamp, accompanied by a \"Premier Jour April 22, 1972 Paris\" postmark. In the center, a color photograph of Aachen Cathedral (Aix-la-Chapelle) holds a prominent place, emphasizing the architectural importance of the monument in the European context. On the right, a second stamp, in a yellow hue, also features an architectural view, with a \"Council of Europe Strasbourg\" postmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe sheet is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, typical of CEF productions for philately, with a perforated side strip for filing. The \"EUROPA 1972\" header is printed in black letters, ensuring immediate identification of the year of issue. The explanatory text, in French, details the context of the issue, the symbolism of the stamps, and the European scope of the CEPT edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe dominant colors are the off-white of the cardboard backing, the bright red of the main stamp, the golden yellow of the secondary stamp, and the strong contrasts of the central photo. The postmarks are clear and legible. The presentation is elegant, with a balance between text, images, and philatelic elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis sheet is numbered at the bottom left (No. 17241), testifying to its CEF authenticity. The sleeve also bears the mentions \"Modèle Déposé\" (Registered Design) and \"CEF,\" as well as the catalog reference (visible at the top left). No major defects are visible on the exposed face: the surface appears clean, without folds or apparent stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item, sold as is. The sheet and its sleeve appear clean and well-preserved on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe Europa CEPT issue is a series of stamps initiated in 1956 to promote European cooperation and unity. Each year, a common theme is developed by member countries, with symbolic motifs. The CEF sheet often brings together the entire historical and philatelic context surrounding the issue, making it a popular medium for the conservation and presentation of commemorative stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller, with particular attention to the protection of philatelic documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Europa 1972 sheet, CEF philately, first day stamp, CEPT, Strasbourg Paris, commemorative sheet, cancelled stamp, CEF sleeve, philately sheet, Europa stamp, European issue, philatelic document France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54338848522567,"sku":"51753-7677a74c-7f88-4c4b-bf10-83894ec09844-PA0.02","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_42f841ca-8fc1-4fa9-8ce9-43561f149d43.jpg?v=1784003508","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-europa-1972-timbre-oblitere-paris-strasbourg","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}