{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-europa-1991-ariane-tdf-strasbourg","title":"Philatelic sheet CEF Europa 1991 Ariane TDF Strasbourg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis official CEF philatelic sheet, dated 1991, celebrates the European space program with the theme \"EUROPA 1991\". The visible side features an illustrated composition combining two French postage stamps on the space theme (face values 2.50 and 3.50 francs), a commemorative postmark from Strasbourg, as well as a large colored illustration of a satellite and multicolored geometric patterns. The inscription \"EUROPA\" appears in yellow on a modern graphic background evoking the universe of space conquest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left, the sheet bears the identification \"N° 1041 from the CEF catalog\", indicating its belonging to the series of sheets issued by the CEF (Carterie d'Edition Philatélique Française). It also mentions the limited edition of 13,500 copies on silk, as well as the visible copy number here: 2112.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the back, an explanatory text details the context of the issue, tracing European aerospace cooperation, the creation of the European Space Agency (ESA), the history of Ariane rockets, and the orbiting of the French TDF 1 satellite. The whole is presented in a neat frame, with a layout typical of CEF sheets from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet is perforated on the left side, a characteristic of CEF sheets designed to be filed in an album. The visible surface shows no major defects or noticeable alteration; the graphics and colors are sharp, the inscriptions perfectly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two stamps are canceled with an illustrated postmark \"ANDREOTTO STRASBOURG\", referring to Claude Andreotto, the painter-engraver who designed the stamps and the illustration for this sheet. The overall presentation shows editorial care faithful to the philatelic standards of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side shows no significant wear or apparent tearing. The colors remain vivid, the text and illustrations are clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Ariane program, launched in 1973 by the European Space Agency, allowed France and Europe to become autonomous in putting satellites into orbit. The first direct broadcast television satellites, TDF 1 and TDF 2, were launched using these launchers from the Kourou base in French Guiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed. Professional seller specializing in philatelic items and historical souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: philatelic sheet, CEF, Europa 1991, Ariane, TDF, France stamp, canceled Strasbourg, Claude Andreotto, philatelic souvenir, silk issue, commemorative sheet, French stamp sheet, Europa stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54353575379271,"sku":"51744-43e352d1-a2b0-463d-a539-fa7cfaf3cb86-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_2e989621-c567-41d1-bc7f-bd3bc2ac5d1e.jpg?v=1784197067","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-europa-1991-ariane-tdf-strasbourg","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}