{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-francois-arago-timbre-1986-les-hommes-celebres","title":"CEF François Arago Philatelic Souvenir Sheet 1986 Famous People Stamp","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 illustrated philatelic sheet is dedicated to François Arago, a prominent figure in French science and politics. It is a CEF (Courrier d’Entreprise à Faciale) sheet, published in 1986 as part of the \"Les Hommes Célèbres\" (Famous Men) series. On the front, the item features a color portrait of François Arago, created by René Quillivic, with the artist's printed signature. The portrait is highlighted by a blue background and golden stars, evoking the Cygnus constellation, in reference to his scientific work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet also includes a blue postage stamp featuring François Arago, franked with a \"First Day\" postmark dated February 22, 1986, from Estagel. The stamp is integrated into the graphic composition and bears the inscription \"1786-1853 François Arago.\" The entire piece is enclosed in a perforated plastic sleeve, typical of CEF philatelic presentations, suitable for binder storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA large right-hand section of the sheet is occupied by a detailed biographical text recounting the life and work of François Arago, from his birth in Estagel to his major political and scientific roles. The whole presents a meticulous composition, with a discreet frame and quality printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet bears the number 3860 at the bottom left, and the mention \"CEF catalogue N° 802\" on the side strip. The side perforation and transparent sleeve are visible in the photo, attesting to the format designed for conservation and album presentation.\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 apparent signs of wear; the plastic sleeve and the sheet appear to be well-preserved. Only the areas visible in the photo have been examined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e François Arago was the director of the Paris Observatory and played a key role in the abolition of slavery in France in 1848. He was also a member of the Academy of Sciences and a great scientific popularizer of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in philately and collectible documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: CEF sheet, François Arago stamp, Les Hommes Célèbres, First Day, FDC, French philately, René Quillivic, Arago biography, illustrated sheet, stamp album, stamp sheet, French FDC, perforated sleeve\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54363574829383,"sku":"52201-801af61a-0c57-44fc-8a5d-f7844203b747-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_5dec672a-c917-4703-8023-1dfb7e6455c1.jpg?v=1784300866","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-francois-arago-timbre-1986-les-hommes-celebres","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}