CFF Félix Guyon souvenir sheet cancelled SIU 1979 portrait text

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Description

This CEF philatelic sheet honors Félix Guyon, a major figure in modern urology, as indicated by the black and white portrait on the right side of the sheet. The left side features a stamped postage stamp with his effigy, accompanied by an illustrated "SIU 79" postmark dated June 8, 1979, and located in Saint-Denis, Paris. This sheet is printed on a white background with a thin border, and the detailed biographical text presents Félix Guyon's career and contributions in the medical field, particularly urology.

The sheet includes an explanatory text, highlighting Guyon's impact on medicine, as well as his distinctions and innovations. The whole is legible and well-structured, offering a sober and educational presentation, typical of commemorative philatelic issues. The typography of the name "Félix Guyon" is refined, with a graphic play on the initials "fg."

On the visible part on the left, one can see the mention "CEF" as well as the catalog number "506" and the reference "12063". The sheet has perforations on the left edge, designed to be inserted into a philatelic binder. The overall condition appears very good, with no apparent defects on the visible side.

The composition highlights the stamp, the first-day postmark ("premier jour d’émission"), as well as the historical note, making it a valued medium for documenting and presenting commemorative stamps.

The photograph of Félix Guyon, on the right, is signed by the photographer Roussel. The whole is typical of first-day sheets published by the CEF (Covers Événements Philatéliques Français), intended for the presentation and conservation of stamps and philatelic documents.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible side in very good condition, with no apparent stains, creases, or significant defects.

Did you know? The CEF (Covers Événements Philatéliques Français) is known for its illustrated first-day sheet issues, combining stamp, specific postmark, and historical or biographical note. These sheets are often sought after for their print quality and the richness of their content, which document postal history and pay tribute to prominent figures.

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