{"product_id":"feuillet-philatelique-cef-gaston-bachelard-illustration-obliteration-1984","title":"Souvenir sheet CEF Gaston Bachelard, illustration, postmark 1984","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 highlights Gaston Bachelard, a major figure in the philosophy of science in France. On the visible side, the sheet features a color portrait of Gaston Bachelard, depicted in front of a bookshelf filled with books, in a watercolor drawing style. The whole is framed by a discreet line and includes a large biographical text area printed horizontally to the right of the portrait, detailing the philosopher's life and work. The name \"GASTON BACHELARD\" appears in capital letters below the portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the lower right, a postmarked stamp is clearly visible, accompanied by a commemorative postmark dated March 22, 1984, from Bar-sur-Aube, Bachelard's hometown. The postmark bears the inscription \"Gaston Bachelard 1884-1962\" and a stylized visual evoking the sheet's theme. The stamp, of classic format, also incorporates a portrait and graphic elements related to Bachelard's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet rests on a white background with a wood effect, characteristic of CEF (Connaissance et Étude de la Philatélie) presentations, and includes a golden border on the left. On the right side, the reference \"1429\" is visible, as well as the mention \"CEF\" on an adjacent flap, confirming the specialized edition of this philatelic document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dominant colors are beige, gray, brown, and the red of the books in the background, with careful printing and sharp details throughout the composition. No major defects are observable on the visible side; the sheet appears in good overall condition, with no apparent folds, stains, or tears on the illustrated or textual part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of document, commonly called a \"First Day Cover\" or \"CEF First Day Sheet,\" is sought after for its print quality and thematic interest, bringing together illustration, biography, stamp, and first-day postmark around a cultural or scientific personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, visible side in very good condition, without notable defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Gaston Bachelard (1884-1962) is one of the great French thinkers of the 20th century, renowned for his work on the philosophy of science and the imagination. He profoundly influenced reflection on scientific knowledge and poetry, and his major work, \"The Poetics of Space,\" remains a reference in several disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure packaging and fast shipping provided by a professional seller, for reception in the best conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Gaston Bachelard philatelic sheet, CEF, first day cover, FDC France, postmarked stamp 1984, biographical illustration, philately document, First Day of Issue, philatelic cover, FDC Gaston Bachelard, France philosophy stamp, CEF philately, Gaston Bachelard stamp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357251883335,"sku":"52093-237cff5a-6442-43cc-bef8-2796f4ba39a3-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_0b37c4fc-8226-4bbf-bded-c80df765382f.jpg?v=1784236072","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/feuillet-philatelique-cef-gaston-bachelard-illustration-obliteration-1984","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}